Cross was the 3-0 winner over Thomas Heyward Academy when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Cross Stingrays fell just short of the Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. While the Stingrays didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Rebels 25-23 in the first period.
Cross took Thomas Heyward Academy into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking ten-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 25-27, 25-23, 25-17, 20-25, 15-5.
Cross' loss came despite strong showings from Carrie Reeves and Sydney Hollings. Reeves had nine digs, while Hollings had 17 digs, seven kills, and three aces. Hollings is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had seven or more in the last seven games she's played dating back to last season.
Cross has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14-1 record this season. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Thomas Heyward Academy beat Cross by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday.
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