It was a proper cat-fight when Jefferson Academy duked it out withSt. Mary's Academy on Monday. The Jefferson Academy Jaguars fell just short of the St. Mary's Academy Wildcats by a score of 3-2. The Jaguars' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Jefferson Academy wouldn't go down easily and took St. Mary's Academy into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking ten-point loss. The final score came out to 22-25, 25-21, 25-15, 22-25, 15-5.
Even though they lost, Jefferson Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That's the most aces they've posted in their last seven matchups.
St. Mary's Academy found their leader in underclassman Al Hernandez, who had 21 digs and four aces. Those 21 digs set a new season-high mark for Hernandez.
Jefferson Academy's loss dropped their record down to 7-11. As for St. Mary's Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jefferson Academy will challenge Eagle Ridge Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jefferson Academy is facing Eagle Ridge Academy at the right time seeing as Eagle Ridge Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for St. Mary's Academy, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Denver Christian, where the match is scheduled at 6:15 p.m. The last three games St. Mary's Academy has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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