Jackson Academy entered their tilt with Presbyterian Christian on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Presbyterian Christian Bobcats. That's more bragging rights for the Raiders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
While Jackson Academy won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the third set they played. The final score came out to 25-20, 25-21, 25-23.
Jackson Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Anna Holladay Craft out in front who had 21 digs. Craft is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Darby Horn, who had three digs and two aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Jackson Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in five consecutive matchups.
Jackson Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 25-15-3 record this season. As for Presbyterian Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 18-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson Academy will welcome North Delta at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Jackson Academy's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while North Delta has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road. As for Presbyterian Christian, they will host St. Joseph Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Presbyterian Christian is facing St. Joseph Catholic at the right time seeing as St. Joseph Catholic is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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