Thorsby won the first game of the day in the Area tournament, but their prize was a match up against the host team, Alabama Christian. The Lady Eagles swept the visitors in three straight, 25-18, 25-17, 25-11, to win the program’s first Area crown since 2018. The title was Coach Amber Hogan’s first in her third season at the helm. Senior A’Kirra McElveen was named the MVP of the tournament while teammates Taegan Scott and Campbell Hammett were named to the All-Tournament team.
The Lady Rebels were able to keep the first two games close although the outcome never seemed in doubt. ACA was the more talented team and the Thorsby players dodged missiles hit at them from Scott, McElveen, Campbell, and Morgan Bond. In the third game, the Rebels led 5-3 before Gracie Page served nine consecutive points to take control. The Eagles cruised from there to the championship.
A’Kirra McElvenn led the team with eleven kills, nine digs, and two aces. Taegan Scott also had eleven kills followed by Campbell Hammett with seven. Kaylee Rudolph led the team with two aces and finished with 31 assists. Morgan Bond’s three blocks were a team high while Addison Smith tallied nine digs on the night.
Alabama Christian will advance to the Super Regionals next week with a chance to advance to the State tournament.