Fairfield Christian Academy took a three-set defeat the last time they faced off against Miller, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Knights narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Falcons 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Knights have posted since September 24, 2024.
Fairfield Christian Academy was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 17-25, 25-19, 21-25, 25-22, 15-4.
Candice Welsh was a one-woman wrecking crew as she had 14 digs and five aces. Welsh is also crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 16 every time she's taken the court this season. Abby Heisner was another key player, getting eight digs and five aces.
Knights
| 08/26/25 @ Miller | 19 |
| 08/21/25 vs Crooksville | 15 |
| 10/16/24 @ Northside Christian | 4 |
| 10/14/24 vs Ridgedale | 13 |
| 10/10/24 vs Bishop Rosecrans | 18 |
| + 4 more games |
They weren't the only good server: Fairfield Christian Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Fairfield Christian Academy's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for Miller, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Fairfield Christian Academy will challenge rival Berne Union at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Miller is set to square off against their familiar foe Millersport at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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