After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Families Instructing Students HomeSchool, Candlelight Christian Academy was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Florida College Academy Falcons out 3-2. The victory was some much needed relief for the Flames as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Candlelight Christian Academy was actually outscored in aggregate across those five sets (95-91), but they still managed to win. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-14, 13-25, 13-25, 15-11.
Candlelight Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Leilah Quinones led the charge by getting nine kills, six aces, and six aces. That's the most aces Quinones has posted since back in September of 2023. Arliss Vargas was another key player, getting nine kills, six digs, and six digs.
Candlelight Christian Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Florida College Academy, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-2.
Candlelight Christian Academy will venture away from home to take on Excel Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Florida College Academy, they will head out to challenge Hillsborough Baptist at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Florida College Academy is facing Hillsborough Baptist at the right time seeing as Hillsborough Baptist is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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