Land O' Lakes extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-4. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Academy of the Holy Names Jaguars. The Gators were not able to make up for their loss to the Jaguars from their previous meeting back in September of 2023.
Amelia Colon
| 08/28/25 @ Academy of the Holy Names | 25 |
| 08/27/25 vs Tampa Catholic | 25 |
| 08/26/25 @ Sunlake | 17 |
| 08/21/25 vs Tampa Prep | 16 |
| 08/19/25 @ Fivay | 22 |
| + 20 more games |
Despite the loss, Land O' Lakes still got an impressive performance from Amelia Colon, who had 25 digs and two aces. Colon has been hot for a while, having posted ten or more digs the last 25 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Courtney Tielli, who had eight kills and two blocks.
As for Academy of the Holy Names, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since October 4, 2024.
Academy of the Holy Names got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Daria McLaughlin out in front who hit 52.3% for 26 kills and 19 digs and four aces. Joleigh Derbes was another key player, getting eight digs and three assists.
Land O' Lakes didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Strawberry Crest on the 2nd. As for Academy of the Holy Names, they will host Cardinal Mooney at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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