Hixson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Silverdale Academy Seahawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2022.
While Hixson had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least nine points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-15, 25-9.
Silverdale Academy was led to victory by Reese Creekmore and Sophie Easterday. Creekmore had six digs and two aces, while Easterday hit 100% for seven killseight aces. That's the most aces Creekmore has posted in her last 13 contests.
Hixson's loss dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Silverdale Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season.
Hixson will square off against McMinn County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Silverdale Academy, they will face off against Chattanooga Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chattanooga Christian is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Silverdale Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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