Savannah Arts Academy extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 12-24. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the South Effingham Mustangs. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
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Despite the defeat, Savannah Arts Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Bella Jaqua had 11 aces and six digs. Those 11 aces set a new season-high mark for Jaqua. The team also got some help courtesy of Maggie Allen, who had 11 digs and three aces.
As for South Effingham, they are on a roll lately: they've won 24 of their last 26 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 33-10 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Savannah Arts Academy since September 26, 2019.
Leading South Effingham to victory were Lauren Olson and Jada Hill. Olson had six digs and five aces, while Hill had five digs and two aces. That's the most aces Olson has posted since September 6th.
Savannah Arts Academy has already played their next match, a 2-1 loss against The Habersham School on the 30th. As for South Effingham, they will challenge Camden County at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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