If Keys Gate was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Mater Bay Academy on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Knights fell 3-1 to the Cushman Cougars on Tuesday. The Knights have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
While Keys Gate ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 19 points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 25-22, 20-25, 25-19.
Cushman's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kelly Lopez led the charge by getting 22 assists and four aces. Lopez is crushing it when it comes to aces: she's served at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Martina Mouawad was another key player, getting 20 digs and two aces.
Keys Gate's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Cushman, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Keys Gate will host Pinecrest Glades Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cushman, they will face off against David Posnack Jewish Day at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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