Calvary Chapel Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Melbourne Central Catholic Hustlers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
While Calvary Chapel Academy ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-18, 17-25, 25-22.
When it comes to explaining why Calvary Chapel Academy lost, don't look at Kianne Amelunge. Despite the final result, she had five aces and three digs. Amelunge has been hot recently, having posted two or more aces the last six times she's played.
Even though they lost, Calvary Chapel Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 16 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in six consecutive contests.
Calvary Chapel Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Melbourne Central Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 7-11.
Calvary Chapel Academy will venture away from home to challenge Space Coast at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Melbourne Central Catholic, they will host Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Melbourne Central Catholic is facing Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at the right time seeing as Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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