With a playoff game on the line, KIPP Austin Collegiate rose to the challenge on Friday. They walked away with a 3-1 win over the IDEA Kyle Knights. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cardinals.
KIPP Austin Collegiate had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 25-27, 25-5, 25-10, 25-17.
Among those leading the charge was Natzel Canales, who had six aces, two kills, and 38 assists. That's the most aces she has posted since back in September.
KIPP Austin Collegiate was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 26 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
KIPP Austin Collegiate has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 14-11 record this season. As for IDEA Kyle, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
KIPP Austin Collegiate's road trip will continue as they head out to face Founders Classical Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Founders Classical Academy is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning KIPP Austin Collegiate will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. IDEA Kyle does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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