Volleyball Preview: Pope John Paul II Knights vs. Brentwood Academy Eagles
The Pope John Paul II Knights will square off against the Brentwood Academy Eagles at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Pope John Paul II is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Pope John Paul II came up short against Father Ryan on Thursday, falling 3-0.
Pope John Paul II was not held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the third set very close. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-7, 25-22.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Brentwood Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over Ensworth on Wednesday.
One reason for the win was Brentwood 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 25-23, 25-21, 25-8.
Brentwood Academy found their leader in underclassman Harper Broyles, who had 18 digs and six aces. The dominant performance gave Broyles a new career-high in aces.
Brentwood Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Pope John Paul II's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10-1. As for Brentwood Academy, their win bumped their record up to 12-10.
Pope John Paul II suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Brentwood Academy in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Pope John Paul II have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other volleyball content.
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