On Friday, Indian Rocks Christian faced Northside Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Indian Rocks Christian Eagles wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-0), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The contest marked the first time this year in which they were not able to get on the board.
Despite the defeat, Indian Rocks Christian saw an underclassman step up: Allie Hollenbeck had seven digs and five aces. Those five aces set a new season-high mark for her. Serena Kupsis also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Even though they lost, Indian Rocks Christian was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 15 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Northside Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Charlotte Kennedy out in front who had 15 digs. Kennedy is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least six every time she's taken the court this season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Indian Rocks Christian fell to 6-1. As for Northside Christian, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Indian Rocks Christian is taking a road trip to square off against Shorecrest Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northside Christian, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Boca Ciega at 6:00 p.m. Boca Ciega will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Northside Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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