Tempe Prep lost against Arizona Lutheran Academy back in September of 2020, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Tempe Prep Knights lost 3-0 to the Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Knights have suffered since September 9th.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 25-13, 25-12.
When it comes to explaining why Tempe Prep lost, don't look at Ava Butler. Despite the final result, she had 12 digs.
Arizona Lutheran Academy was led to victory by Elie Drexler and Emma Drexler. Elie had three digs and three aces, while Emma had 18 digs, two kills, and two aces. Emma is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Tempe Prep has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season.
Tempe Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against North Phoenix Preparatory Academy on the 4th. After both having extra time off, Arizona Lutheran Academy and Veritas Prep will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 6:00 p.m. on October 15th. Veritas Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Arizona Lutheran Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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