Starr's Mill hadn't done well against Sandy Creek recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Panthers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Patriots. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 0-0 last Tuesday.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Starr's Mill who won the one that mattered. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 24-26, 15-6.
Sophia Olson
| 08/19/25 @ Sandy Creek | 15 |
| 08/19/25 vs Riverdale | 7 |
| 08/14/25 vs Woodward Academy | 6 |
| 08/14/25 vs Brookstone | 9 |
| 08/12/25 vs Carrollton | 23 |
Starr's Mill's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sophia Olson, who had 15 digs and three assists. That's the most digs Olson has posted over her last five contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Hazel Foppe, who had eight digs and two aces.
Starr's Mill was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Sandy Creek's loss came despite strong showings from Sarai Stephens and Kendall Davidson. Stephens had 17 assists and ten digs, while Davidson had 12 digs and two assists. With that strong performance, Stephens is now averaging an impressive 12.5 assists per game.
Starr's Mill now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Sandy Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Starr's Mill has already played their next match, a 3-1 defeat against Landmark Christian on the 21st. As for Sandy Creek, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 2-0 loss against Alpharetta on the 26th.
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