Metrolina Christian Academy hadn't done well against Gaston Day recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Gaston Day Spartans. The victory was familiar territory for the Warriors who have now won 12 games in a row.
While Metrolina Christian Academy won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the first set they played. The final score came out to 25-22, 25-17, 25-20.
Lauren Ratzlaff had an outrageously good game as she had 18 digs and four aces. That's the most aces she has posted in her last seven contests.
Metrolina Christian Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in 12 consecutive matches.
When it comes to explaining why Gaston Day lost, don't look at Ava Blanton. Despite the final result, she had 15 digs and two aces. Blanton has been hot recently, having posted two or more aces the last nine times she's played.
Metrolina Christian Academy pushed their record up to 16-5 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Gaston Day, the loss snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 14-8 record.
Metrolina Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gaston Day, they and First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest are set to duel on Saturday.
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