Air Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Palmer Ridge Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Kadets of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Air Academy started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 23-25, 25-20, 25-8, 25-8.
Air Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Aurelia Matzelle and Elly Siebert. Matzelle had nine digs and six kills, while Siebert had seven kills and a block.
Palmer Ridge got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Melanie Pierce out in front who had six digs and three aces. That's the most aces Pierce has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Jayce Campbell, who had six digs and 18 assists.
Air Academy's record now sits at 4-7. As for Palmer Ridge, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season.
Air Academy has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 loss against Douglas County on the 12th. As for Palmer Ridge, they will venture away from home to take on Lewis-Palmer at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Lewis-Palmer has won five straight at home, while Palmer Ridge won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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