The O'Neal School was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Northwood Temple Academy Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Falcons of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
The O'Neal School wouldn't go down easily and took Northwood Temple Academy into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking seven-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 23-25, 24-26, 25-17, 15-8.
Despite the loss, The O'Neal School had strong showings from Myer Johnson, who had 11 digs and three aces, and Jordin Reed, who had 12 digs and three aces.
The O'Neal School's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Northwood Temple Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Looking ahead, The O'Neal School will venture away from home to square off against Fayetteville Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northwood Temple Academy, they will face off against Mintz Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles are on a 12-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), the Lions a three-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.
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