Christian Family Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Fire of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
While Christian Family Academy had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 18 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-22, 25-22.
Christian Family Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Journey Fertitta, who had 11 digs and two aces. The dominant performance gave Fertitta a new career-high in aces.
Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alexis Gosnell, who had 14 digs, four kills, and four kills. Gosnell is also on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last three games she's played. Claire Lewis was another key player, getting 17 digs, two aces, and two aces.
Christian Family Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1.
Christian Family Academy will take on Pinnacle Classical Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy, they will face off against Bethel Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Bethel Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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