Presbyterian Christian hadn't done well against Hartfield Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Presbyterian Christian Bobcats came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hartfield Academy Hawks , sneaking past 3-2. For the Bobcats, this counts as revenge for the 3-1 loss the Hawks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September.
Presbyterian Christian had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 22-25, 25-21, 25-21, 15-9.
Kayden Mangum had a dynamite game for Presbyterian Christian, getting 22 digs. Mangum is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
The win made it two in a row for Presbyterian Christian and bumps their season record up to 20-13. As for Hartfield Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-14 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Presbyterian Christian will welcome Lamar at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lamar is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Presbyterian Christian will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Hartfield Academy, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Pillow Academy, where the match is scheduled at 4:00 p.m.
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