Volleyball Recap: Cor Jesu Academy vs. Ursuline Academy Bears
On Tuesday, Cor Jesu Academy faced Ursuline Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Cor Jesu Academy took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ursuline Academy Bears. Cor Jesu Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Ursuline Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Cor Jesu Academy was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Ursuline Academy work for it, especially in the fourth set. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-22, 21-25, 27-25.
Ursuline Academy can attribute much of their success to Courtney Houston, who had 12 digs. Houston is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Cor Jesu Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 11-4. As for Ursuline Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.
Cor Jesu Academy will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Edwardsville at 6:00 p.m. As for Ursuline Academy, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Parkway West, where the match is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. The last three games Parkway West has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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