After flying high against St. Cecilia Academy last Thursday, Brentwood Academy came back down to earth. The Brentwood Academy Eagles lost 3-0 to the Lipscomb Academy Mustangs on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Eagles have suffered against the Mustangs since October 8, 2019.
While Brentwood Academy was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-15, 25-21.
Despite the defeat, Brentwood Academy saw an underclassman step up: Harper Broyles had 11 digs. Broyles has been hot recently, having posted ten or more digs the last six times she's played.
Lipscomb Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mary Katherine Hall, who had 23 digs. What's more, Hall also racked up no blocks, the mostshe's had in her last three contests. Another player making a difference was Zoe Picardo, who had 14 digs.
Brentwood Academy's loss dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Lipscomb Academy, their record now sits at 14-6.
Brentwood Academy will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Ensworth at 5:15 p.m. Brentwood Academy is facing Ensworth at the right time seeing as Ensworth is stuck on a 13-game losing streak. As for Lipscomb Academy, they will square off against St. Cecilia Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. Lipscomb Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
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