Auburndale had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 3-0 to the McKeel Academy Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bloodhounds of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
While Auburndale was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into McKeel Academy's winning margin in every set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-7, 25-16, 25-20.
Auburndale's loss came despite strong showings from Kristilyn Fields and Maria Camargo. Fields had 19 digs, while Camargo had 12 assists and seven digs.
Leading McKeel Academy to victory were Kenza Benchikh and Hope Ring. Benchikh had seven digs and two aces, while Ring had six digs.
Looking ahead, Auburndale will square off against Ridge Community at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for McKeel Academy, they will face off against George Jenkins at 7:00 p.m. on the 27th.
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