Volleyball Recap: Martina Mouawad Key Part of Team Effort in Cougars Win

Cushman won the last time they faced Academy for Innovative Education and things went their way on Friday too. The Cougars walked away with a 3-1 win over the Aviators. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cougars.

While Cushman might've won, it sure wasn't easy: Academy for Innovative Education scored at least 21 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-21, 18-25, 25-23.

Martina Mouawad

Digs

10/03/25 vs Academy for Innovative Education	17
09/30/25 @ Mater Bay Academy	10
09/29/25 vs Sheridan Hills Christian	14
09/27/25 vs Royal Palm Beach	14
09/27/25 vs Sunset	11
+ 7 more games

Cushman's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Martina Mouawad, who had 17 digs and three aces. That's the most digs Mouawad has posted over her last 12 matches. Another player making a difference was Kelly Lopez, who had four digs and three aces.

They weren't the only good servers: Cushman was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 18 aces. They are 13-5 when they serve at least ten aces.

Cushman's record is now 13-10. As for Academy for Innovative Education, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.

Cushman has already played their next matchup, a 3-1 win against Basilica on the 4th. As for Academy for Innovative Education, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 3-0 loss against Downtown Doral on the 6th.