After flying high against Elgin on Friday, Akins came back down to earth. The Eagles lost 3-0 to the Westlake Chaparrals on Tuesday. If the Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 3-0 to the Chaparrals when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Akins took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-8, 25-15, 25-16.
Westlake's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kyrksen Cook led the charge by getting three digs and two aces. Cook has been hot, having also posted 12 or more assists the last eight times she's played. Kaitlyn Tse was another key player, getting five digs and three aces.
Akins has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-18 record this season. As for Westlake, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 21-10.
Looking ahead, Akins will take on Legacy Ranch in a tournament on Thursday. As for Westlake, they will venture away from home to square off against Del Valle at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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