After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Potomac School, Episcopal was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Bishop Ireton Cardinals. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Maroon as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Episcopal's got stronger as the match went on, holding Bishop Ireton to fewer and fewer points set over set. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-20, 25-19.
When it comes to explaining why Bishop Ireton lost, don't look at Maggie Hodavance. Despite the final result, she had ten digs and six aces. Those six aces gave Hodavance a new career-high.
Episcopal's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Bishop Ireton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-16.
Episcopal will head out to square off against Georgetown Visitation Prep at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bishop Ireton, they will host Our Lady of Good Counsel at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Our Lady of Good Counsel is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Bishop Ireton will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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