Great Hearts Northern Oaks extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-2. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Gloria Deo Academy Lions. The Griffins were not able to make up for their defeat to the Lions from their previous meeting back in August of 2024.
Ashley Warren paced Great Hearts Northern Oaks' offense, picking up 13 kills. Warren got some help from Olivia Dybdhahl and her 18 assists. Elizabeth Paulos controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
As for Gloria Deo Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since August 19, 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Gloria Deo Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ana Gonzalez, who had 26 digs. Those 26 digs gave Gonzalez a new career-high. Lillie Ross was another key player, getting 21 digs.
Coming up, Great Hearts Northern Oaks will square off against Founders Classical Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Gloria Deo Academy will be paying especially close attention to the Griffins' game: after the Griffins face off against SA S, they'll take on Gloria Deo Academy again at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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