Challenger had won six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they bumped up to 8-1 to make it seven. They came out on top against the Pinnacle Classical Academy Eagles by a score of 3-1. The game was the first time the Firebirds have beaten the Eagles on their court since October 2, 2018.
Kate Hightower
| 09/24/25 @ Pinnacle Classical Academy | 32 |
| 09/18/25 vs Veritas Christian Academy | 12 |
| 09/16/25 @ Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy | 10 |
| 09/11/25 vs Community Christian Academy | 6 |
| 09/04/25 vs Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Leading Challenger to victory were Kate Hightower and Addison Jones. Hightower had 32 digs, six kills, and three aces, while Jones had 15 digs, three aces, and one block. With that strong performance, Hightower is now averaging an impressive 11.9 digs per game.
They weren't the only good server: Challenger was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least 11 aces every time they've taken the court this season.
As for Pinnacle Classical Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-3. Eagles fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against Challenger since Wednesday.
When it comes to explaining why Pinnacle Classical Academy lost, don't look at Lily Wellmon. Despite the final result, she had 14 digs, nine kills, six aces, and one block. Wellmon has been hot for a while, having posted five or more kills the last 20 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Gracie Mode, who had four digs and three aces.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Challenger will face off against rival Community Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Pinnacle Classical Academy is set to square off against their familiar foe The Master's Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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