Evangel Christian had to skate by with only a one-set margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the three-set drubbing they dealt Southern Christian on Thursday. The Lightning were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Patriots. The Lightning not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since October 7, 2024 (when they won 3-0).
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Evangel Christian took every set by at least 16 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-7, 25-9, 25-8.

Makayla Cranford
08/14/25 @ Southern Christian | 9 |
10/23/24 vs Winston Salem Christian | 1 |
10/19/24 vs Tuscaloosa Home Educators | 4 |
10/19/24 vs Wiregrass | 3 |
10/19/24 vs Tuscaloosa Home Educators | 6 |
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Leading Evangel Christian to victory were Erin Campbell and Makayla Cranford. Campbell had four aces and three digs, while Cranford hit 81.8% for nine kills and five aces, three digs, and one block. That's the most kills Cranford has posted since back in September of 2024.
Evangel Christian's record is now 2-0. As for Southern Christian, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the defeat, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Evangel Christian has already played their next contest, a 3-0 victory against East Central HomeSchool on the 19th. As for Southern Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-0 win against Varsity Opponent on the 18th.
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