Hampton Roads Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 3-1 to the Peninsula Catholic Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Navigators of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Hampton Roads Academy 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, 25-22, 25-21, 25-20.
When it comes to explaining why Hampton Roads Academy lost, don't look at Jah?Mela Pearson. Despite the final result, she had 14 digs and 20 assists.
Hampton Roads Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Peninsula Catholic, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.
Hampton Roads Academy will head out to take on Norfolk Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Norfolk Christian is coming into the contest with five straight wins at home, so Hampton Roads Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Peninsula Catholic, they will host Cape Henry Collegiate at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cape Henry Collegiate will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Peninsula Catholic surely won't give up without a fight.
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