If Andrew Jackson Academy was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Curtis Baptist last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Warriors came up short against the Cross Stingrays on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Stingrays apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
The match was exciting from start to finish, as two sets needed extra rallies to gain a two-point lead. The match finished with set scores of 26-24, 25-19, 26-24.
McKinnley Beard
| 09/02/25 @ Cross | 15 |
| 08/28/25 vs Curtis Baptist | 14 |
| 08/26/25 @ Patrick Henry Academy | 22 |
| 08/25/25 vs Clarendon Hall | 14 |
| 08/21/25 vs Dorchester Academy | 13 |
| + 28 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Andrew Jackson Academy lost, don't look at McKinnley Beard. Despite the final result, she had 15 kills and six aces. Beard is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had five or more in each of the last 33 games she's played dating back to last season. Kinslie Carson was another key player, getting four digs, two aces, and one block.
Andrew Jackson Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-3. As for Cross, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Looking ahead, Andrew Jackson Academy will head out to face off against Orangeburg Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cross, they are taking a road trip to square off against Coastal HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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