If Desert Christian Academy was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Cathedral City last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Conquerors lost 3-0 to the Palm Springs Indians on Monday. The Conquerors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Desert Christian Academy took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-21, 28-26.
Shayna Manning was nothing short of spectacular for Palm Springs: she had eight aces, four digs, and one block. Manning has been hot, having also posted 13 or more assists the last eight times she's played. Hayden Murdoch was another key player, getting nine digs and one assist.
Desert Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Palm Springs, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-4.
Looking ahead, Desert Christian Academy will square off against California Military Institute at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The game will give the Conquerors their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Palm Springs, they will challenge Indio at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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