There's no place like home for Stratford Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Stratford Academy had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 14-25, 25-14, 25-17, 25-19.
Stratford Academy found their leader in underclassman Bea Leary, who had 16 digs. Those 16 digs set a new season-high mark for Leary.
When it comes to explaining why Mount de Sales Academy lost, don't look at Marie Tan. Despite the final result, she had 24 digs. Tan is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in the last seven games she's played.
Stratford Academy's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-7. As for Mount de Sales Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Stratford Academy has already played their next match, a 3-0 victory against Tattnall Square Academy on the 25th. As for Mount de Sales Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 3-0 win against First Presbyterian Day on the 26th.
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