Lions
| 09/05/25 vs Northland Prep Academy | 3-0 |
| 09/03/25 vs Red Rock | 3-0 |
| 11/05/24 vs Morenci | 3-0 |
| 10/25/24 vs Tempe Prep | 3-0 |
| 10/23/24 vs Kingman Academy | 3-1 |
| 10/10/24 vs Glendale Prep Academy | 3-1 |
North Valley Christian Academy had won six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 7-4 to make it seven. Everything went their way against the Northland Prep Academy Spartans as they made off with a 3-0 win. This was payback for the Lions, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Gabby Rice paced North Valley Christian Academy's offense, picking up 12 kills. Rice got some help from Brooke Lovas and her 33 assists. Madison Sherby and Mackenzie Benso kept things locked in from the service line: the pair finished with two aces apiece.
As for Northland Prep Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat they have suffered since November 2, 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Northland Prep Academy lost, don't look at Malia Turner. Despite the final result, she had 12 digs and three aces. Turner has been hot recently, having posted 12 or more digs the last three times she's played. Ella Tutnauer also deserves some recognition as she had her first kill of the season.
Coming up, North Valley Christian Academy will take on ALA - West Foothills in a tournament on Saturday. As for Northland Prep Academy, they will square off against Kingman Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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