Lafayette entered their game against Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Lafayette Lions took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy Eagles. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
While Lafayette had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 19 points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 15-25, 26-24, 25-21.
Despite the defeat, Lafayette saw an underclassman step up: Abby Manson had 19 digs. Manson is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least ten every time she's taken the court this season.
Even though they lost, Lafayette 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 six aces in seven consecutive contests.
Lafayette's loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Lafayette will venture away from home to take on Breaux Bridge at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy, they will host Highland Baptist Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Highland Baptist Christian is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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