On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the McKinney Christian Academy JV and varsity volleyball teams faced John Paul II. The JV Lady Mustangs earned a two-set victory, while varsity fell in three close sets.
The JV team took control of the first set and defeated John Paul II 25-18. MCA carried its momentum into the second set and finished the match with a 25-20 victory. “Due to our determination and execution, the win came easy today,” junior, Elle Davis, said.
The Varsity Lady Mustangs took the court soon after and battled John Paul II in three close sets. MCA held a lead during the first set, but John Paul II came back late to win 28-26. The second set was another close battle, with John Paul II defeating MCA 27-25. The Lady Mustangs continued to compete in the third set but fell 25-22, giving John Paul II the three-set victory. “We worked hard, but in the end we finished short. We’re determined to get better so that something like this doesn’t happen again,” sophomore, Braelyn Stewart, said.
The Lady Mustangs will return home Tuesday, Sept. 1, to face Coram Deo Plano.
Berkley Ballew spikes the ball.
