Independence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the North Phoenix Preparatory Academy Gladiators.
Leading North Phoenix Preparatory Academy to victory were Coco Veatch and Maddy Nicholson. Veatch had ten digs and three assists, while Nicholson had six digs and one assist. Gwyneth Lofredo also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assists of the season.
Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-1.
Looking ahead, Independence will square off against Washington at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 2-1 loss against ALA - Ironwood on the 20th.
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