If Howell Central was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Howell North last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Howell Central Spartans took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Incarnate Word Academy Red Knights on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Incarnate Word Academy scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 21-25, 25-18, 25-17.
Ava Schuette paced Howell Central's offense, picking up 18 kills. Schuette got some help from
Grace Holtz and her 34 assists. Holtz was also solid from the service line: she led the team with three aces.
Ally Fuchs was her usual excellent self, getting 28 digs and two aces for Incarnate Word Academy. Audrey Schaeffer was another key player, getting 22 digs.
Howell Central has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-16 record this season. As for Incarnate Word Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 27-10.
Howell Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Incarnate Word Academy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Westminster Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Westminster Christian will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something Incarnate Word Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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