The Excelsior Classical Academy Flying Lions came up short against the Falls Lake Firebirds on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The Flying Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The match finished with set scores of 25-9, 25-12, 25-8.
Juniper Wells paced Excelsior Classical Academy's offense, picking up three kills. Wells got some help from Alejandra Orozco and her four assists. Finally, Stephanie Llanas Tavera kept Excelsior Classical Academy's defense grounded, leading the team with three blocks.
Falls Lake got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Maggie Penn out in front who had 17 digs and five assists. Penn is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Buffaloe, who had 13 assists and two aces.
Excelsior Classical Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Falls Lake, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-2.
Looking ahead, Excelsior Classical Academy will square off against Triangle Math & Science at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Falls Lake, they will challenge Roxboro Community at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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