Volleyball Recap: Eagle Ridge Academy Find Success

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Previous 5 Games

04/03/25 - Away	3-2 W
04/16/24 - Away	3-2 W
03/28/24 - Home	0-3 L
04/18/23 - Away	3-0 W
04/04/23 - Away	3-1 W

Eagle Ridge Academy won the last time they faced Windsor Charter Academy and things went their way on Thursday too. The Warriors sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Firebirds. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Warriors.

Eagle Ridge Academy took Windsor Charter Academy into a fifth set where they got it done with a four-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 19-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-20, 15-11.

Cole Crawford paced Eagle Ridge Academy's offense, picking up 11 kills. Crawford really made an impact as he also led the team in assists with 25. He also made an impact serving: he shared the team lead in aces with Makai Kartchner, racking up three apiece.

Despite the loss, Windsor Charter Academy still got an impressive performance from Titus Knutson, who had 40 digs. Knutson is on a roll when it comes to digs, as he's now had ten or more in each of the last four games he's played. Nathan Leonard also deserves some recognition as he had his first block of the season.

Eagle Ridge Academy now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Windsor Charter Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eagle Ridge Academy will challenge Severance at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Silver Knights will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight. As for Windsor Charter Academy, they will face off against Forge Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Firebirds are facing the Fury at the right time seeing as the Fury are stuck on a three-game losing streak.