If Salome was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Desert Heights Prep last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Salome Frogs lost 3-0 to the North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Gladiators on Tuesday. The Frogs have struggled against the Gladiators recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Salome was not able to win a set, but it sure wasn't from a lack of trying: every set was decided by three points or less. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-22, 25-23.
Even though they lost, Salome kept the net locked down and finished the game with 24 blocks. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now had at least ten blocks in three consecutive matches.
Among those leading the charge was Coco Veatch, who had nine digs and three aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in September of 2023.
The loss snapped Salome's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-3 record. As for North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-1.
Salome will host Antelope at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Antelope will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Salome surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, they will challenge Patagonia at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Patagonia will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something North Phoenix Preparatory Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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