If Cor Jesu Academy was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Eureka on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Chargers fell 3-1 to the Marquette Mustangs on Thursday. The Chargers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Cor Jesu Academy started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 16-25, 26-24, 26-24, 25-19.
Cor Jesu Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Grace Downen and Ginnie Normile. Downen had six digs and three aces, while Normile had 16 digs and three assists. Cece Yehling was another key player, getting ten assists and five digs.
Addison Twyman was a one-woman wrecking crew For Marquette. as she had 14 assists and eight aces.
Having lost for the first time this season, Cor Jesu Academy fell to 2-1. As for Marquette, they now also have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cor Jesu Academy will venture away from home to square off against Visitation Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Marquette, they will take on St. Pius X at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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