Volleyball Recap: Thunderbird Adventist Academy's Losing Streak Snapped at Seven Games

By Team Reports Oct 11, 2024, 10:36am

Volleyball Recap: Thunderbird Adventist Academy vs. Paradise Valley Christian Prep Panthers

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It was a good run, but Thunderbird Adventist Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 3-1 to the Paradise Valley Christian Prep Panthers. Thunderbird Adventist Academy has struggled against Paradise Valley Christian Prep recently, as their game on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-15, 17-25, 25-20.

When it comes to explaining why Thunderbird Adventist Academy lost, don't look at Katy Bayer. Despite the final result, she had seven digs and five aces. Bayer is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served four or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.

Even though they lost, Thunderbird Adventist Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in 27 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Thunderbird Adventist Academy's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-4. As for Paradise Valley Christian Prep, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thunderbird Adventist Academy's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on James Madison Preparatory School at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Paradise Valley Christian Prep, they will welcome Ville de Marie Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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