Land O' Lakes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. 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 result was an unpleasant reminder to the Gators of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Land O' Lakes wouldn't go down easily and took Academy of the Holy Names into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking two-point loss. The final score came out to 23-25, 25-14, 25-11, 24-26, 18-16.
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 |
When it comes to explaining why Land O' Lakes lost, don't look at Amelia Colon. Despite the final result, she had 25 digs and two aces. Colon is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in each of the last 25 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Courtney Tielli, who had eight kills and two blocks.
Land O' Lakes' loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Academy of the Holy Names, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Land O' Lakes will face off against Strawberry Crest at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Academy of the Holy Names, they will take on Cardinal Mooney at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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