Las Animas and Swallows Charter Academy met for a duel on Tuesday where Las Animas couldn't get it done. The Las Animas Trojans took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Swallows Charter Academy Spartans. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
While Las Animas had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 19 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-19, 22-25, 25-20.
Las Animas' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ava LaBarge, who had 14 digs and a kill. Mya Marfil was another key player, getting 20 digs.
Las Animas has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Swallows Charter Academy, they pushed their record up to 10-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Las Animas has already played their next match, a 3-0 win against Crowley County on the 10th. As for Swallows Charter Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against Swink on the 9th.
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