It was a tough night for The Atlantic Trojans as they fell in three straight sets to the Des Moines Christian Lions. From the first set alone Atlantic saw the talent that players like Hadley Hardersen and Gabby Lombardi contributed to a skilled Lions squad. Both players helped Des Moines Christian reach 9 kills and 4 aces in the first set to take it 25-9.

The next set followed suit with Des Moines Christian quickly scoring points in the second set with 7 blocks and 7 kills winning 25-6. Atlantic’s third and final set on the night had an encouraging moment with Jersey Phippen serving up back to back aces. The strong effort from Phippen would not be enough as the Lions scored 25 to Atlantic’s 8.

Overall Atlantic Head Volleyball Coach Michelle Blake had nothing but respect for the way the Lions played and explained where Atlantic fell short.

The loss hurt, but Coach Blake wanted her players to focus on the future. To look ahead and work hard in not only their athletic lives but personal.

Coach Blake sees a potentially hungry upcoming class and hopes next years group is eager to learn.

Des Moines Christian will go on to play the winner of Van Meter vs Greene County Thursday October 19th at 7pm in their home court.