After a string of eight wins, Northland Prep Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cicero Prep Academy Centurions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
While Northland Prep Academy had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 19 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-20, 25-19.
Cicero Prep Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mirabella Medina, who had 20 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Medina now had ten or more in the last eight games she's played. Another player making a difference was Layla Hrabe, who had seven digs.
Northland Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 14-5. As for Cicero Prep Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-7.
Northland Prep Academy is on the road again on Saturday to play Rancho Solano Prep at 4:00 p.m. As for Cicero Prep Academy, they will square off against Greenway at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Greenway will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Cicero Prep Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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