The Union Christian Day School Lady Eagles defeated Shield of Faith (Rock Hill) 3-0 on Thursday.

"The girls gave the fans a show, but more importantly showed themselves how teamwork is the key to victory. We saw more teamwork and less one hit play than we have all season", said coach Preston Bennett. "Coach Teresa Phillips has brought the girls back around and I think they like the feel of winning. The girls needed this win to prepare them for the final stretch. I think we'll see a different team on the court for the last four games. I stress the word - team."

The Lady Eagles play Trinity in Rock Hill at 6 tonight.

Boys team

The Eagles played the Shields following the girl's victory, losing 3-2.

"I'm proud of the way my boys played. We went into this match knowing we only had five players and that a victory would be hard won. In the end, it all came down to five tired boys playing their hearts out against the Shields, who had six plus a bench to draw from," said Bennett. "I don't make excuses for the boys, they gave it their all. We'll be back to full strength for our final game (Tuesday at Carolina Christian in Lancaster)."

The girls also play Carolina Christian on Tuesday. The last home game of the UCDS volleyball season will be the Lady Eagles hosting Walnut Grove at 6 p.m. Thursday.

UCHS VOLLEYBALL

Eastside defeated Union County's varsity volleyball team 3-1 on Thursday.

Eastside won 25-10, 25-4, 20-25, 25-11.

Jessica Hall had an ace, two kills, a block and a dig; Sonni McFarland had an ace, two assists, a block and three digs; Britni Ward had three kills and two blocks; Meredith Walker had two kills, a dig and got in all her serves; Kelley Becknell had two assists; Keisha Fuller had a dig; and Rhonisha Tucker had a block.

“Our reserve players played well,” said coach Yoneko Allen. “In the win, our girls dug deep and stayed together as a team. They kept fighting and didn't give up. I'm proud of them for not quitting.”

UCHS (5-8) hosts Whitmire on Monday. Tickets will be $2 for primary, elementary and middle school students. Middle school volleyball players and coaches will be admitted free.

UCHS JV VOLLEYBALL

Eastside defeated Union County's junior varsity volleyball team 2-0 on Thursday.

Eastside won 25-19, 25-23. Brooke Rollins had four aces, two kills and missed no serves; Karley Ford had three aces and missed no serves; Kristen England had two kills; Brooke Kelley had three assists; Carra Austin had two kills; and Hillary Jett had two assists.

UCHS JV (4-8) travels to Riverside on Tuesday.

WHITMIRE VOLLEYBALL

WHITMIRE - Greenville Tech Charter defeated Whitmire's varsity volleyball team 3-0 on Thursday.

WHS (2-11) travels to Union County on Monday.

WHITMIRE TENNIS

LANDRUM - Whitmire's girls' tennis match with Landrum on Thursday was postponed due to thunderstorms.