Incarnate Word Academy had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 3-0 to the Westminster Christian Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Knights of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
While Incarnate Word Academy was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the first set. The final score came out to 29-27, 25-19, 25-16.
Despite the defeat, Incarnate Word Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Abbi Koelling had 13 digs.
Westminster Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Vivian Sharlow, who had nine digs and three aces. Sharlow is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Sophia Arana, who had eight digs and three aces.
Westminster Christian pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Incarnate Word Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 loss against St. Pius X on the 5th. As for Westminster Christian, they have also already played their next match, a 2-0 victory against Washington on the 6th.
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