With a playoff win on the line, Incarnate Word Academy rose to the challenge on Saturday. They put the hurt on the St. Dominic Crusaders with a sharp 3-0 victory. This was a revenge game for the Red Knights: when they faced off against the Crusaders two weeks ago, they had to take a 3-0 loss.
Incarnate Word Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Abbi Koelling, who had seven digs and three aces.
When it comes to explaining why St. Dominic lost, don't look at Emily Frazier. Despite the final result, she had 11 digs. Frazier has been hot, having posted 11 or more digs the last six times she's played.
Red Knights
| 11/01/25 vs St. Dominic | 3-0 |
| 10/28/25 vs Westminster Christian | 3-1 |
| 10/25/25 vs Howell North | 3-1 |
| 10/21/25 vs Hazelwood West | 3-0 |
The victory was the fourth in a row for Incarnate Word Academy, bringing their record up to 25-14. As for St. Dominic, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three matches and leaves them with a 25-10-2 record.
Incarnate Word Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-2 loss against Lee's Summit North on the 6th. St. Dominic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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