What happened: Midland Classical Academy swept Rankin 3-0 in a dominant home performance on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Set scores were 25-9, 25-16, and 25-19 in favor of the Knights. The win moved MCA to 12-13-1 overall.

Midland Classical controlled the match from start to finish, using consistent serving and quick offensive rhythm to set the tone. The Knights’ balance across all rotations kept Rankin on the defensive throughout the match. Their energy, composure, and communication stood out, particularly in the final two sets when Rankin pushed to extend play. The clean sweep gave MCA a confidence boost heading into the next stretch of district competition.

What’s next: Midland Classical will host Fort Worth’s Lake Country Christian on Saturday, Oct. 11, in a district matchup.

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