If Nansemond-Suffolk Academy was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Cape Henry Collegiate on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Norfolk Academy Bulldogs on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Saints of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 21-25, 25-16, 25-19.
Marin McGowan paced Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's offense, picking up 17 kills. McGowan got some help from
Jossy Byars and her 40 assists. McGowan also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with
Marisa Krivanec, racking up three apiece.
Norfolk Academy was led to victory by Bela Cancado and Michaela Betancourt. Cancado had 13 digs, while Betancourt had ten digs, a kill, and 26 assists. Cancado has been hot recently, having posted 11 or more digs the last four times she's played.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's loss dropped their record down to 17-8. As for Norfolk Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 22-4 record this season.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Virginia Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Virginia Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Nansemond-Suffolk Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Norfolk Academy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face St. Catherine's at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Catherine's will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Norfolk Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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