Grace's Aruca Shines On Senior Night

  • Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Grace's Aruca gets a dig in the Golden Eagle's win Tuesday.
Grace's Aruca gets a dig in the Golden Eagle's win Tuesday.
photo by Grace Academy

Grace Academy hosted CSAS in a District 5-A match that was also senior night for the Lady Golden Eagles (16 –12, 8-2). Krissy Aruca, the lone senior for the Lady Golden Eagles, had a strong performance as Grace defeated the Patriots 25 – 5, 25 – 4, 25 – 10.

Aruca collected 13 digs and 5 aces to spark the Lady Golden Eagles. Also contributing outstanding performances for Grace was Alexandra Smith, Claire McMasters and Serena Turner. 

Grace finishes district play with a record of 8 – 2, earning the second seed in the 5 A/AA tournament.

The Lady 

Golden Eagles will host the district tournament beginning Monday, October 6 through Thursday, October 9.

Stats of the evening:

Krissy Aruca – 13 digs and 5 aces

Claire McMasters – 5 digs, 7 aces, 7 kills, and 2 blocks

Serena Turner – 8 digs, 7 aces, and 6 kills

Lexi Horne – 2 digs, 3 kills, and 26 assists

Miriam Horne – 17 digs

Alexandra Smith – 12 digs, 4 aces, 10 kills, and 1 block

Autumn Parrott – 3 kills

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