Volleyball Preview: First Baptist Academy Eagles vs. Living Rock Academy Bobcat
The First Baptist Academy Eagles will square off against the Living Rock Academy Bobcat at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
First Baptist Academy will head into Thursday's match after some sweet revenge against Legacy Christian Academy: First Baptist Academy couldn't quite topple Legacy Christian Academy on Thursday, but it was still a huge improvement compared to the three-set loss they took when the two last played. First Baptist Academy put the hurt on Legacy Christian Academy with a sharp 3-0 victory.
One reason for the win was First Baptist Academy's dynamic defense, which allowed fewer and fewer points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 25-15, 25-11.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Tuesday Living Rock Academy sidestepped Legacy Christian Academy for a 3-2 win.
Living Rock Academy was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 25-21, 22-25, 25-21, 16-14.
Living Rock Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mariah Jacquez, who had 21 digs.
Living Rock Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. That's the most aces they've posted in their last six matchups.
First Baptist Academy's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-5. As for Living Rock Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-5.
Everything went First Baptist Academy's way against Living Rock Academy when the teams last played two weeks ago, as First Baptist Academy made off with a 3-0 win. Will First Baptist Academy repeat their success, or does Living Rock Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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