After flying high against Seckinger on Tuesday, Johns Creek came back down to earth. The Gladiators fell just short of the Cherokee Bluff Bears by a score of 3-2 on Thursday.
Johns Creek couldn't get the win, but they sure gave Cherokee Bluff a tough time in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 31-29, 15-25, 21-25, 15-10.

Mary Henley Sims
09/18/25 @ Cherokee Bluff | 3 |
09/16/25 vs Seckinger | 2 |
09/09/25 vs Roswell | 2 |
When it comes to explaining why Johns Creek lost, don't look at Mary Henley Sims. Despite the final result, she had 12 digs and three aces. Sims is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Johns Creek's loss dropped their record down to 13-9. As for Cherokee Bluff, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 23-11.
Looking ahead, Johns Creek will challenge Gainesville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cherokee Bluff, they will face off against Chattahoochee at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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