Xavier Prep and Bishop Amat squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Xavier Prep had to settle for second. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bishop Amat Lancers. The Saints' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Xavier Prep started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-21.
Despite the loss, Xavier Prep still got an impressive performance from Meriah Escobedo, who had 11 digs.
Xavier Prep's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 20-13. As for Bishop Amat, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 24-13.
Xavier Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bishop Amat, they will face off against El Toro at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. El Toro will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Bishop Amat surely won't give up without a fight.
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