Lamar didn't have done well against Jackson Academy recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Lamar Raiders blew past the Jackson Academy Raiders 3-0. This was payback for Lamar, who suffered a 2-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
After all that action, the final score was 25-22, 25-23, 25-18.
Caroline Fruge was the offensive standout of the match as she had nine digs and four aces. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had four or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Lamar was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in five consecutive contests.
Lamar has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. As for Jackson Academy, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 16-8-3.
Lamar will venture away from home to take on Heritage Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Jackson Academy, they will welcome Presbyterian Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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