With a playoff game on the line, Somerset Academy rose to the challenge on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Franklin Academy Panthers. That's more bragging rights for Somerset Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-21, 25-14.
Somerset Academy found their leader in underclassman Victoria Perez, who had ten digs and two aces. That's the most aces Perez has posted since back in August.
Somerset Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Franklin Academy only served four.
Despite the loss, Franklin Academy saw an underclassman step up: Gabriela Crespo had 20 digs. Crespo is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last 17 games she's played.
The victory (which was Somerset Academy's third in a row) raised their record to 6-11. As for Franklin Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Somerset Academy's road trip will continue as they head out to face Mater Lakes Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mater Lakes Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Somerset Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Franklin Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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