There's no place like home for Franklin Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Raleigh Charter Phoenix on Thursday. For the Patriots, this counts as revenge for the 3-2 victory the Phoenix walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
While Franklin Academy won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-23, 25-17.
Allie Grace McLaughlin
| 09/11/25 vs Raleigh Charter | 8 |
| 09/08/25 @ NCSSM: Durham | 1 |
| 09/03/25 @ Triangle Math & Science | 1 |
| 08/29/25 vs American Leadership Academy-Johnston | 1 |
| 08/28/25 vs Neuse Charter | 1 |
Allie Grace McLaughlin had a dynamite game, getting 17 digs and eight aces. Those eight aces gave her a new career-high.
McLaughlin wasn't the only good server: Franklin Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least 15 aces in three consecutive matchups.
Franklin Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Raleigh Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Coincidentally, Franklin Academy and Raleigh Charter will both be playing NCSSM: Durham the next time they take the court. The Patriots will host the Unicorns at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Phoenix will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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