North Stanly was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Union Academy Cardinals. The Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
North Stanly actually scored more points across those five sets (108-99), but sadly they still had to settle for second. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 17-25, 17-25, 25-23, 15-13.
Union Academy was led to victory by Landry Carson and Kylie Harman. Carson had 16 digs and two aces, while Harman had 12 digs. Carson has been hot, having posted two or more aces the last seven times she's played. Kylie Wilson also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
North Stanly's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Union Academy, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1.
Looking ahead, North Stanly will challenge Gray Stone Day at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Union Academy, they will face off against Lincoln Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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