Hickory Grove Christian came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Concord Academy Eagles 3-2. This was payback for the Lions, who suffered a 3-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Hickory Grove Christian had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 23-25, 22-25, 25-20, 25-15, 15-9.
Hickory Grove Christian was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're ace total in four consecutive matches.
Hickory Grove Christian pushed their record up to 8-7 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Concord Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Metrolina Christian Academy the next time they take the court. Hickory Grove Christian will head out to face Metrolina Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, while Concord Academy will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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