Volleyball Recap: Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels vs. Andrew Jackson Academy Warriors
After losing to Andrew Jackson Academy the last time they met, Thomas Heyward Academy decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels won by a set and slipped past the Andrew Jackson Academy Warriors 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rebels.
Thomas Heyward Academy took Andrew Jackson Academy into a fifth set where they got it done with a five-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 15-25, 25-10, 25-16, 19-25, 15-10.
Despite the loss, Andrew Jackson Academy saw an underclassman step up: McKinnley Beard had 18 kills, three digs, and a block. Beard has been hot recently, having posted six or more kills the last 11 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ryleigh Trivette, who had seven blocks and four digs.
Thomas Heyward Academy's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2. As for Andrew Jackson Academy, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-4-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thomas Heyward Academy will challenge Coastal HomeSchool at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Thomas Heyward Academy is facing Coastal HomeSchool at the right time seeing as Coastal HomeSchool is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Andrew Jackson Academy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cross will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Andrew Jackson Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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