Hickory Grove Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Concord Academy Eagles by a score of 3-2. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Hickory Grove Christian actually scored more points across those five sets (109-108), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 24-26, 25-22, 25-22, 18-25, 16-14.
Even though they lost, Hickory Grove Christian was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in August.
Hickory Grove Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Concord Academy, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-6 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hickory Grove Christian will stay at home for another game and welcome Gaston Day at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gaston Day will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Hickory Grove Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Concord Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Gaston Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gaston Christian is coming into the game with four straight wins on the road, so Concord Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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