HCA gets 2 preseason wins in volleyball

Briley Parrish (second from left) makes a play at the net for Hope Christian Academy, which earned preseason wins over First Christian by a score of 2-1 (22-25, 25-16, 15-8) on Aug. 19 and First Assembly Christian by a score of 2-0 (25-17, 25-16) on Aug. 21. The Lions’ junior varsity team lost 2-0 to both teams. Hope will travel to Jasper to play Corinth Christian Academy on Friday, Aug. 29. The JV teams will play at 4:30 p.m., followed by the varsity teams at 5:30 p.m.