Neuse Christian Academy lost against Thales Academy Apex back in October of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Lions came up short against the Titans, falling 3-0.
Neuse Christian Academy took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-9, 25-12, 25-17.
Reagan Johnson paced Neuse Christian Academy's offense, picking up seven kills. Johnson got some help from Lola Curtis and her nine assists. Finally, Nora King kept Neuse Christian Academy's defense grounded, leading the team with two blocks.
Thales Academy Apex's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Julia Sheng, who had 19 digs and three aces. Sheng is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Emma Woodard was another key player, getting 13 digs and seven aces.
Neuse Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Thales Academy Apex, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Neuse Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-1 win against Thales Academy Rolesville on the 2nd. As for Thales Academy Apex, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 3-0 loss against St. Thomas More Academy on the 2nd.
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