Salem Academy Charter lost against Pioneer Charter School of Science II back in September, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Salem Academy Charter Navigator took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pioneer Charter School of Science II Pirates. The Navigator haven't had much luck with the Pirates recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Salem Academy Charter started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 28-26, 25-23, 25-18.
Salem Academy Charter's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Giada Fruggiero, who had nine digs, five kills, and ten assists.
Pioneer Charter School of Science II got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Lillian Khuon out in front who had seven kills, three digs, and three aces. Khuon is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served three or more in the last ten games she's played. Maya Trigueros was another key player, getting ten kills and four aces.
Salem Academy Charter now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Pioneer Charter School of Science II, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-2.
Salem Academy Charter will take on Prospect Hill Academy at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pioneer Charter School of Science II, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Notre Dame Cristo Rey at 4:15 p.m. Notre Dame Cristo Rey is coming into the game with five straight losses on the road, meaning Pioneer Charter School of Science II will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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