Gilmour Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Padua Franciscan Bruins 3-0 on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for the Lancers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Gilmour Academy took every set by at least 11 points. The final score came out to 25-9, 25-14, 25-12.
Despite the defeat, Padua Franciscan saw an underclassman step up: freshman Giulia Reginelli had ten digs. Reginelli is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last three games she's played.
The win was the sixth in a row for Gilmour Academy, bringing their record for this year to 21-4. As for Padua Franciscan, they moved to 13-13 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Gilmour Academy and Archbishop Hoban are set to duel on Saturday. Archbishop Hoban is coming into the contest with 11 straight victories on the road, so Gilmour Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Padua Franciscan does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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