Volleyball Recap: Mount Mercy Academy Magic vs. Cardinal O'Hara Hawks
Mount Mercy Academy had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Cardinal O'Hara Hawks on Monday as the Mount Mercy Academy Magic made off with a 3-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Magic, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Mount Mercy Academy took every set by at least 13 points. The final score came out to 25-12, 25-12, 25-12.
Mount Mercy Academy was led to victory by Mara McCrea and Sarah Peron. McCrea had three aces, a kill, and 24 assists, while Peron had 11 digs, four aces, and a kill. McCrea is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 18 or more in the last three games she's played.
Mount Mercy Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 21 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in three consecutive matches.
Mount Mercy Academy's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-8. As for Cardinal O'Hara, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Mount Mercy Academy will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Sacred Heart Academy, where the match is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. As for Cardinal O'Hara, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Nardin Academy at 6:00 p.m.
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