First Baptist Christian came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Christian Home Educators Fellowship Patriots 3-2.
If you add up the scores from across all five sets (109-100) First Baptist Christian actually scored fewer points, but in the end it didn't matter. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 20-25, 26-24, 14-25, 15-13.
Ryleigh Morvant was a one-man wrecking crew for First Baptist Christian as she had eight aces, six digs, and five kills. That's the most aces Morvant has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Mackenzie LaBauve, who had ten digs and four aces.
She wasn't the only good server: First Baptist Christian was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Despite the defeat, Christian Home Educators Fellowship saw an underclassman step up: Ally Frazier had 23 digs, 13 kills, and five aces. Those 13 kills set a new season-high mark for Frazier.
First Baptist Christian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5. As for Christian Home Educators Fellowship, their loss dropped their record down to 10-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. First Baptist Christian will take on Acadiana Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Christian Home Educators Fellowship, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Open Door Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Christian Home Educators Fellowship is facing Open Door Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Open Door Christian Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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