Ovilla Christian waltzed into their game on Thursday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. Everything went their way against the Garland Christian Academy Swordsmen as they made off with a 3-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Ovilla Christian took every set by at least 16 points. The final score came out to 25-3, 25-6, 25-9.
Ovilla Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Elise Jacob out in front who had six aces and four digs. The dominant performance gave Jacob a new career-high in aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracie Scott, who had 15 digs.
Ovilla Christian was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 23 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in ten consecutive contests.
Ovilla Christian's win was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 31-5. As for Garland Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ovilla Christian will venture away from home to challenge Prestonwood Christian North at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Ovilla Christian is facing Prestonwood Christian North at the right time seeing as Prestonwood Christian North is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Garland Christian Academy, they will square off against First Baptist at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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