While Providence Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They fell just short of the Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots by a score of 2-1 on Friday. Providence Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Wilmington Christian Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Providence Academy actually scored more points across those three sets (60-51), but sadly they still had to settle for second. The match finished with set scores of 11-25, 25-23, 15-12.
When it comes to explaining why Providence Academy lost, don't look at Ava Thomas. Despite the final result, she had 14 digs and two aces. That's the most aces Thomas has posted since back in August.
Leading Wilmington Christian Academy to victory were Caroline Prease and Georgia Taydus. Prease had 19 digs, while Taydus had eight digs and 12 assists.
Providence Academy's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3. As for Wilmington Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Providence Academy will challenge Ezell-Harding Christian at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Wilmington Christian Academy, they are on the road again on Friday to play Hampton Park Christian at 4:30 p.m.
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