Volleyball Recap: Norwich Free Academy Has No Trouble Against Academy of Science and Innovation

Norwich Free Academy had to skate by with only a one-set margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the three-set drubbing they dealt Academy of Science and Innovation on Wednesday. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Ravens with a sharp 3-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Ravens: they've now won three in a row.

Norwich Free Academy was especially dominant in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-11, 25-18, 25-16.

Jeremy Portillo

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Jeremy Portillo was the offensive standout of the game as he had 13 digs and two assists. That's the most assists he has posted over his last five contests.

Norwich Free Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in nine consecutive matches.

The victory got Norwich Free Academy back to even at 7-7. As for Academy of Science and Innovation, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.

Norwich Free Academy has already played their next contest, a 3-0 win against Sports & Medical Sciences Academy on the 8th. As for Academy of Science and Innovation, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 3-1 defeat against Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy on the 8th.