Franklin Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Voyager Academy Vikings. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Franklin Academy started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 10-25, 24-26, 25-20, 26-24, 15-9.
Franklin Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Emily Miller, who had six digs and two aces.
Franklin Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Voyager Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Franklin Academy will face off against rival East Wake Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Voyager Academy is set to challenge their familiar foe Raleigh Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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