DeLand-Weldon had lost five straight, but after bumping their record up to 7-10 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They won by a set and slipped past the Judah Christian Tribe 2-1. The game was the first time the Eagles have beaten the Tribe on their court since October 3, 2019.
Makenna Woods
| 09/18/25 @ Judah Christian | 14 |
| 09/16/25 @ Edinburg/South Fork | 10 |
| 08/26/25 @ Calvary Christian Academy | 8 |
| 09/13/25 vs Warrensburg-Latham | 7 |
| 09/08/25 @ Cerro Gordo/Bement | 7 |
DeLand-Weldon's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Makenna Woods, who had 14 digs and seven kills. Those 14 digs gave Woods a new career-high. Jayden Carter was another key player, getting eight kills, eight digs, three aces, and one block.
DeLand-Weldon was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Judah Christian only served nine aces.
As for Judah Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-7. Tribe fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against DeLand-Weldon since Thursday.
Despite the loss, Judah Christian still got an impressive performance from Kisandra Fazio, who had 12 digs.
Looking ahead, DeLand-Weldon will be taking part in a tournament against Urbana University at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Judah Christian, they will head out to square off against Hoopeston at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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