Maranatha didn't have done well against Whittier Christian recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Maranatha Minutemen walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Whittier Christian Heralds. Winning may never get old, but the Minutemen sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Maranatha was staring down a 1-0 deficit headed into the second set, but they rallied to take the next three for the win. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-15.
Maranatha got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Charlotte Conn out in front who had 15 digs and four aces. The dominant performance also gave Conn a new career-high in aces. Audrey Ryan was another key player, getting 12 digs.
Maranatha's victory bumped their record up to 16-13. As for Whittier Christian, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-16.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Village Christian the next time they take the court. Maranatha will head out to face Village Christian at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, while Whittier Christian will host them at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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