Traders Point Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the International Gryphons. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Gryphons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Traders Point Christian started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. After all that action, the final score was 24-26, 25-17, 26-24, 25-17.
Traders Point Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carina Belloso, who had 12 digs.
Even though they lost, Traders Point Christian was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in August.
Traders Point Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for International, the victory snapped their losing streak at 15 games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-7 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Traders Point Christian will host Greenwood Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for International, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bethesda Christian at 6:45 p.m. on September 23rd.
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