Savannah Arts Academy had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy Eagles on Saturday, sneaking past 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since September 14, 2024.
Charlotte Browne paced Savannah Arts Academy's offense, picking up seven kills. Browne got some help from Ellie Ayala and her nine assists. Ayala was also solid from the service line: she led the team with six aces.
Despite the defeat, Mt. Bethel Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Bree Benich had 16 digs and three aces. Benich has been hot, having posted 11 or more digs the last eight times she's played. Macey Dorough also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Savannah Arts Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
Savannah Arts Academy has already played their next matchup, a 2-0 victory against Davidson Fine Arts on the 16th. As for Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-1 defeat against Lambert on the 16th.
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