The First Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Orangewood Christian Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Royals of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 26-24, 25-22, 19-25, 25-17.
Despite the defeat, The First Academy saw an underclassman step up: Selah Kohler had 18 digs. Those 18 digs set a new season-high mark for her.
The First Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Orangewood Christian, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-1.
The First Academy will stay at home for another game and welcome Montverde Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Orangewood Christian, their road trip will continue as they head out to face St. John Lutheran at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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