Hopewell was the 3-0 winner over Woodlawn when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Hopewell fell just short of Woodlawn by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. While the Titans didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Trailblazers 25-19 in the first set.
Hopewell started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 19-25, 25-27, 25-19, 25-19, 15-12.
Donny Xongly paced Hopewell's offense, picking up 20 kills. Xongly got some help from Cooper Africa and his 35 assists. Xongly was also solid from the service line: he led the team with seven aces.
Hopewell's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Woodlawn, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 5-0.
Hopewell and Woodlawn will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matches. The next time Hopewell sees the court they'll take on A.L. Brown at 5:00 p.m. on April 1. As for Woodlawn, their break will end when they face Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on April 1.
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