Amanda-Clearcreek lost against Athens back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Aces took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs. While the Aces didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bulldogs 25-19 in the first set.
Amanda-Clearcreek started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 19-25, 25-15, 25-10, 25-17.
Gavynn Sowers paced Amanda-Clearcreek's offense, picking up 13 kills. Sowers got some help from Olivia Davis and her 16 assists. Emily Holzschuh controlled things from the service line, finishing with five aces.
Athens found their leader in freshman Avery Hart, who had 13 digs and three aces. Those 13 digs set a new season-high mark for Hart.
Amanda-Clearcreek's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Athens, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Amanda-Clearcreek wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against Circleville on the 26th. As for Athens, they are taking a road trip to square off against Vinton County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The contest will give the Bulldogs their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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