After losing to Mercy the last time they met, Menlo School decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Knights were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Bears on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.
Menlo School was led to victory by Jamie Johnson and Allison Yu. Johnson had six digs and two aces, while Yu had eight assists and five digs. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Sophie Chalberg also deserves some recognition as she served her first ace of the season.
Knights
| 09/18/25 vs Mercy | 12 |
| 09/16/25 vs Crystal Springs Uplands | 11 |
| 09/11/25 vs Sacred Heart Prep | 5 |
| 09/06/25 vs Palos Verdes | 1 |
| 09/06/25 vs St. Mary's | 6 |
| + 6 more games |
They weren't the only good server: Menlo School was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Mercy lost, don't look at Juliette Escobar. Despite the final result, she had 11 digs.
Menlo School's win bumped their record up to 2-9. As for Mercy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Menlo School will be playing at home against Los Gatos on Saturday. As for Mercy, they will challenge Notre Dame at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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