Arete Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the CHARGERS of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Arete Prep wouldn't go down easily and took Gilbert Classical Academy into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-13, 16-25, 18-25, 15-12.
Leading Gilbert Classical Academy to victory were Ava Fay and Caitlin Chua. Fay had 18 digs and three aces, while Chua had 12 digs and 14 assists.
Arete Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Arete Prep will welcome Chandler Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lincoln Prep at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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