After flying high against UMS-Wright Prep last Thursday, Mobile Christian came back down to earth. The Leopards lost 3-0 to the Ocean Springs Greyhounds on Thursday. The Leopards were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Greyhounds apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
While Mobile Christian ultimately came up short, they really made Ocean Springs work, particularly in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 27-25, 25-23.

Melissa Patel
10/02/25 vs Ocean Springs | 27 |
09/25/25 vs UMS-Wright Prep | 28 |
09/23/25 vs McGill-Toolen | 28 |
09/22/25 @ Saraland | 35 |
09/18/25 vs Cottage Hill Christian Academy | 23 |
+ 2 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Mobile Christian lost, don't look at Melissa Patel. Despite the final result, she had 27 digs and two assists. Patel has been hot, having posted 15 or more digs the last seven times she's played.
Ocean Springs found their leader in sophomore Alden St. Amant, who had 19 digs and two assists. Lucy Longo also deserves some recognition as she had her first dig of the season.
Mobile Christian has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-7 record this season. As for Ocean Springs, the win (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 36-5.
Mobile Christian didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-1 defeat against Auburn on the 3rd. As for Ocean Springs, they will challenge Petal at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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