Alabama Christian Advances to Super Regionals with Runner-up Finish at Area Tournament

For the first time since 2018, the Lady Eagles will advance to the Super Regionals in postseason action. ACA defeated Beulah in three straight, 25-20, 25-11, 25-16, in the opener to clinch their spot in the next round. Senior Alyson Thornton sparked the team with twelve assists, eight kills and three aces. Taegan Scott matched Thornton with a team-high eight kills. Paige Henry led the team with six aces while Ava Oates added three aces. Annabelle Pugh led the team with twelve digs while Anna Prempramot had nine assists.

in the championship match, ACA faced host PCA and fell in three straight games. Alyson Thornton and Taegan Scott once led the attack with six and five kills, respectively. Anna Prempramot led the team with six assists while Jaide Newkirk had a team-high three blocks while Ava Oates finished with five digs. Alyson Thornton and Annabelle Pugh were named to the all-tournament team.

Alabama Christian next plays in the Super Regionals on Thursday, October 20, against the #1 ranked team in 3A, St. Luke’s.