Volleyball Game Recap: Research Triangle Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 12, 2024, 6:04am

Volleyball Recap: Research Triangle Raptors vs. East Wake Academy Eagles

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Research Triangle was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 3-0 to the East Wake Academy Eagles, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raptors of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.

After all that action, the final score was 25-16, 25-14, 25-13.

Despite the loss, Research Triangle saw an underclassman step up: Kat Liquorie had 20 digs.

It was another big night for Hannah Snead, who had 15 digs and two aces for East Wake Academy. Snead is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had six or more in the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Godwin, who had 12 digs.

Research Triangle's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for East Wake Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.

Research Triangle didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-1 loss vs. NCSSM: Durham on the 10th. As for East Wake Academy, they will face off against Raleigh Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. East Wake Academy will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.

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