In another early-season rematch, the Mintz Christian Academy Lady Lions traveled to Clinton to face the Lady Dark Horses in volleyball. After taking the first game 3-1 on their home court in their Aug. 20 showdown, the Lady Lions got the full sweep on the season, besting the home team 3-0.
Clinton entered the game at 8-1, their lone loss being to MCA. They had only dropped two sets in the time since then, putting together a five-game win streak. Mintz hadn’t lost a set since dropping one to the Dark Horses, but remained undefeated overall, coming into the game at 9-0. They had only lost three sets all year prior to this — one to Clinton and two to Berean Baptist Academy.
Both teams are full of young talent, with Mintz only rostering two seniors and five juniors. Two sophomores and five sophomores round out their lineup. Clinton is led by three seniors and four juniors. Four sophomores and two freshmen are on the Dark Horses’ roster.