Monsignor McClancy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 3-1 to the St. John's Prep Red Storm on Tuesday. While the Crusaders didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Red Storm 25-21 in the first set.
Monsignor McClancy started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-20.
St. John's Prep's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aleksi Pilinci led the charge by getting 17 assists and four digs.
Coming up, Monsignor McClancy is taking a road trip to square off against St. John's Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for St. John's Prep, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Holy Cross at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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