Academy at the Lakes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 19th straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell 3-1 to the Foundation Christian Academy Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Academy at the Lakes took a 1-1 lead headed into the third set, but sadly they lost the next two. The final score came out to 25-17, 22-25, 25-22, 25-21.
Foundation Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Lexi Longstreth out in front who had eight aces, four kills, and two blocks. That's the most aces Longstreth has posted in she last three matchups. Another player making a difference was Grace Jacobs, who had seven kills, four aces, and 13 assists.
Academy at the Lakes' defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Foundation Christian Academy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Academy at the Lakes is on the road again on Monday to play Bishop McLaughlin Catholic at 5:00 p.m. As for Foundation Christian Academy, they will take on Universal Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Universal Academy will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Foundation Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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