It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lutheran South Academy had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Cypress Christian Warriors 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pioneers have posted against the Warriors since September 20, 2018.

Charlie Marsico
| 08/14/25 vs Northbrook | 2 |
| 09/06/25 vs Antonian Prep | 2 |
| 09/05/25 vs Village | 3 |
| 08/30/25 vs A&M Consolidated | 4 |
| 08/16/25 vs Goose Creek Memorial | 5 |
Lutheran South Academy found their leader in sophomore Charlie Marsico, who had 29 digs and two aces. Those 29 digs set a new season-high mark for Marsico.
Lutheran South Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 31-7 record this season. As for Cypress Christian, the defeat snapped their winning streak at six matches and leaves them with a 24-14-1 record.
Lutheran South Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-0 loss against All S on the 14th. Cypress Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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