Volleyball Recap: Draper APA Finds Playoff Glory Versus Merit Preparatory Academy

By Team Reports Oct 27, 2024, 9:32pm

Volleyball Recap: Draper APA Eagles vs. Merit Preparatory Academy Knights

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With a playoff game on the line, Draper APA rose to the challenge on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Merit Preparatory Academy Knights. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles who have now won four matchups in a row.

The 3-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Draper APA was: they took every set by at least 22 points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-3, 25-2, 25-2.

Draper APA's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Marley Olive, who had six aces, a kill, and 24 assists. Olive has been hot for a while, having posted 14 or more assists the last 12 times she's played.

Draper APA couldn't miss and finished the game having scored on 54.8% of their attack attempts. That's the best hitting percentage they've posted all season.

Draper APA pushed their record up to 22-5 with the victory, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Merit Preparatory Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-11.

Draper APA will face off against Duchesne at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Duchesne will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Draper APA surely won't give up without a fight. Merit Preparatory Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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