Volleyball Recap: Norfolk Academy Bulldogs vs. Norfolk Collegiate Mighty Oaks
Norfolk Academy won the last time they faced Norfolk Collegiate, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Norfolk Academy Bulldogs were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Norfolk Collegiate Mighty Oaks.
Norfolk Academy's got stronger as the match went on, holding Norfolk Collegiate to fewer and fewer points set over set. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-14, 25-8.
Norfolk Academy was led to victory by Peyton Mcgee and Bela Cancado. Mcgee hit 80% for 12 kills12 digs and three aces, while Cancado had four digs and two aces. Mcgee is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had five or more in the last 44 games she's played dating back to last season.
Norfolk Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in 14 consecutive contests.
Norfolk Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season. As for Norfolk Collegiate, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norfolk Academy will welcome Cape Henry Collegiate at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cape Henry Collegiate is coming into the match with three straight victories on the road, so Norfolk Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Norfolk Collegiate, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Granby at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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