The James Irwin Jaguars will square off against the Banning Lewis Academy Stallions at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: James Irwin has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Banning Lewis Academy will arrive with six straight wins.
It was a proper cat-fight when James Irwin faced off against La Junta on Thursday. The Jaguars came up short against the Tigers, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Jaguars have suffered against the Tigers since October 19, 2019.
The final score came out to 25-15, 25-21, 25-16.
Despite their defeat, James Irwin saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Lilliana Vanasse, who had 18 digs and one assist, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Alana Trujillo, who had 11 digs and one assist.
Meanwhile, Banning Lewis Academy earned a 2-0 victory over Prospect Ridge Academy on Saturday.
Banning Lewis Academy's win bumped their record up to 16-6. As for James Irwin, their loss dropped their record down to 3-15.
James Irwin suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Banning Lewis Academy when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Jaguars, Ashley Strain (who had 12 aces and three assists) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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