The Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of St. Mary's Academy. The result was an unpleasant reminder to The Academy of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2024.
Ava Gallegos paced The Academy's offense, picking up 16 kills. Gallegos got some help from Olivia Luxner and her 23 assists. Olivia Deleon controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
The Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for St. Mary's Academy, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. The Academy will square off against rival Jefferson Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, St. Mary's Academy is set to take on their familiar foe Forge Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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