Apopka's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Freedom Patriots with a sharp 3-0 win. The Blue Darters were shut out 3-0 the last time they took on the Patriots, so the Blue Darters were just returning the favor.
While Apopka won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The final score came out to 25-17, 25-22, 25-16.
Taylor Cain was the offensive standout of the contest as she had 17 assists and five aces.
Blue Darters
| 09/04/25 @ Freedom | 14 |
| 09/02/25 @ Lake Buena Vista | 8 |
| 08/26/25 vs Timber Creek | 6 |
| 08/25/25 @ Olympia | 8 |
| 08/21/25 @ Dr. Phillips | 13 |
| + 4 more games |
They weren't the only good server: Apopka was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Despite the defeat, Freedom saw an underclassman step up: freshman Sarah Silva had five digs and two aces.
With the victory, Apopka broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-4. As for Freedom, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Apopka wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 3-0 defeat against Boone on the 9th. As for Freedom, they have also already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Olympia on the 9th.
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