It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Christ Presbyterian Academy had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Brentwood Academy Eagles out 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Lions also won the last time the pair played back in September.
Christ Presbyterian Academy had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 22-25, 23-25, 25-19, 25-20, 15-7.
Leading Christ Presbyterian Academy to victory were Mckenna Stockton and Estelle Smith. Stockton had eight digs and 32 assists, while Smith had seven digs and two aces.
They weren't the only good server: Christ Presbyterian Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in 17 consecutive matches.
When it comes to explaining why Brentwood Academy lost, don't look at Harper Broyles. Despite the final result, she had 17 digs. Broyles is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last 11 games she's played.
Christ Presbyterian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 24-5 record this season. As for Brentwood Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-12.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Christ Presbyterian Academy will welcome St. Agnes Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Brentwood Academy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Webb at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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