Excelsior Classical Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 3-0 to the Oxford Prep Griffins, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Flying Lions of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-14, 25-8, 25-20.
Despite the loss, Excelsior Classical Academy saw an underclassman step up: Zhaniya Brown had 11 digs, two blocks, and two aces.
Excelsior Classical Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Oxford Prep, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Excelsior Classical Academy will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Henderson Collegiate at 5:30 p.m. Henderson Collegiate is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Excelsior Classical Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Oxford Prep, they will venture away from home to square off against Roxboro Community at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Roxboro Community will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Oxford Prep surely won't give up without a fight.
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