Volleyball Recap: Lakeland Comes Up Short Despite Megan Rine's Strong Performance

By Team Reports Sep 16, 2024, 2:30pm

Volleyball Recap: Lakeland Dreadnaughts vs. McKeel Academy Wildcats

Lakeland suffered their biggest loss since August 22nd on Thursday. They lost 3-0 to the McKeel Academy Wildcats. The defeat continues a trend for the Dreadnaughts in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now lost three in a row.

After all that action, the final score was 25-23, 25-22, 25-18.

Despite the loss, Lakeland still got an impressive performance from Megan Rine, who had 15 digs.

McKeel Academy found their leader in underclassman Presley Johnson, who had 12 digs and three aces. Johnson is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 11 or more in the last six games she's played. Sofia Burke was another key player, getting ten digs.

Lakeland's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for McKeel Academy, they now have a winning record of 6-5.

Lakeland will take on Bartow at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Lakeland is facing Bartow at the right time seeing as Bartow is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for McKeel Academy, they will square off against Auburndale at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

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