Alton won the last time they faced First Baptist Academy and things went their way on Friday too. The Redbirds came out on top against First Baptist Academy by a score of 2-0.
Alton easily took the second set, but they let things get interesting in the other. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-14.
Alton has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-13 record this season. As for First Baptist Academy, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-8.
Alton and First Baptist Academy could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Redbirds (ranked 203rd) will meet Parkway North (ranked 30th) at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, First Baptist Academy will square off against Gateway Science Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (264 vs. 63).
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