Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy kicked off their season on the road on Monday and hit a couple of potholes. They came up short against the Cherryville Ironmen, falling 3-0. The Gryphons have struggled against the Ironmen recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
The final score came out to 25-15, 25-21, 25-5.
Cherryville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taylor Hudson, who had six aces. Those six aces gave Hudson a new career-high.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy will take on Piedmont Community Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Gryphons' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Cherryville, they are headed away from home for the first time to challenge North Gaston at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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