
Warriors
09/17/25 vs Lincolnton | 3-0 |
09/16/25 @ Stuart W. Cramer | 3-0 |
09/11/25 vs Bessemer City | 3-0 |
09/09/25 @ West Lincoln | 3-0 |
09/08/25 vs Forestview | 3-0 |
09/06/25 vs Burns | 2-1 |
East Gaston had already won five in a row and they went ahead and made it six on Wednesday. They blew past the Lincolnton Wolves 3-0. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-0 two weeks ago.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-12, 25-14.
Leading East Gaston to victory were Cooper Payne and Morgan Styles. Payne had 19 digs and five aces, while Styles had 33 assists and 11 digs. That's the most aces Payne has posted since back in September of 2024. Cora Stewart was another key player, getting five kills and two aces.
They weren't the only good server: East Gaston 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 five aces in six consecutive contests.
When it comes to explaining why Lincolnton lost, don't look at Abigail Campbell. Despite the final result, she had 15 digs. Campbell is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in each of the last eight games she's played. Clara Parlier also deserves some recognition as she had her first dig of the season.
East Gaston's record now sits at 13-3. As for Lincolnton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. East Gaston will square off against rival Highland Tech at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Lincolnton is set to take on their familiar foe Bessemer City at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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