
Knights
09/19/25 @ Santa Clarita Christian | 3-2 |
09/16/25 vs Vasquez | 3-0 |
09/13/25 vs University Prep | 2-0 |
09/13/25 vs Kern Valley | 2-0 |
Desert Christian hadn't done well against Santa Clarita Christian recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Knights skirted past the Cardinals 3-2. The victory was nothing new for the Knights as they're now sitting on four straight.
Desert Christian had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 24-26, 19-25, 25-23, 25-11, 16-14.
Sophia Talley was nothing short of spectacular: she had 20 digs and two aces. That's the most aces she has posted over her last five matches.
Talley wasn't the only good server: Desert Christian was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 21 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Desert Christian's win bumped their record up to 13-5-1. As for Santa Clarita Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-8-1 record this season.
Desert Christian is taking a road trip to challenge Faith Baptist at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Santa Clarita Christian, they will take on The Palmdale Aerospace Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Griffins have played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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