Hickory Christian Academy and Salem Baptist Christian met for a duel on Thursday where Hickory Christian Academy came out on top. The Hickory Christian Academy Knights were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Salem Baptist Christian Vikings. That's more bragging rights for the Knights, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
One reason for the win was Hickory Christian Academy's dynamic defense, which allowed fewer and fewer points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 25-10, 25-5.
Hickory Christian Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in ten consecutive contests.
Hickory Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Salem Baptist Christian, they are on a 24-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Hickory Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 3-0 victory vs. Statesville Christian on the 1st. As for Salem Baptist Christian, they will take on Burlington Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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