New Smyrna Beach had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 6-11 to make it four. They fell just short of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Tigers by a score of 3-2. The Barracudas were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
New Smyrna Beach's offense was headlined by Bailey Jones and Mollie Hale, who picked up 14 kills apiece. They got some help from Teagan Lux and her 23 assists. She was also solid from the service line: she led the team with four aces.
As for Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since September 13, 2024.
Natalie Ruberte had a dynamite game, getting 18 digs and three aces. She has been hot for a while, having posted ten or more digs the last ten times she's played.
New Smyrna Beach has already played their next matchup (against Moore Haven), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, they will challenge Brevard HEAT at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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