Heritage Christian Academy saw their volleyball season come to an end Saturday at the Kentucky Christian Athletic Association State Tournament in Nicholasville.
HCA entered the state tourney as a No. 4 seed but didn’t get a favorable first round draw. Each of the four region winners receive the top four seeds in the tourney. Somerset Christian, who was ranked No. 1 for most of the season, was beaten in their region championship game by Trinity Christian and slipped to the No. 5 seed.
The Lady Warriors dropped their opener to Somerset in straight sets, snapping an eight-match winning streak. The loss moved HCA into the consolation bracket where they beat Micah Christian of Hillview 25-17, 25-23.
HCA met Region Three champion Community Christian Academy of Independence in the consolation quarterfinals where they lost 25-23, 25-12.
Trinity went on to beat Somerset Christian in three sets for their fourth straight KCAA state title.
Senior Emma Kirkman was named to the All-Tournament team for Heritage Christian, who ends their season with a 21-15 record and a No. 5 ranking in the KCAA Power Poll.
