While Evangelical Christian didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on the Babcock Trailblazers with a sharp 3-0 win on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for the Sentinels, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Evangelical Christian never let Babcock on the board, but things got pretty close in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-18, 25-21.
Olivia Holt
| 08/28/25 @ Babcock | 8 |
| 08/26/25 vs LaBelle | 3 |
| 08/23/25 vs Southland Christian | 6 |
| 08/22/25 vs First Academy | 6 |
| 08/22/25 vs Morningside Academy | 5 |
| + 4 more games |
Evangelical Christian was led to victory by Olivia Holt and Reese Pool. Holt had 29 assists and eight digs, while Pool had three digs and three aces. That's the most digs Holt has posted since back in October of 2024.
Babcock's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Talia Matten, who had 19 digs and three aces, and Lilly Palmeri, who had nine digs and three aces. Palmeri is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Evangelical Christian's record is now 6-2. As for Babcock, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-2.
Looking ahead, Evangelical Christian will take on Ida Baker at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Babcock, they will square off against Donahue Catholic at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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