Mater Academy East Las Vegas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Somerset Academy Losee Lions. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 back in March.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas couldn't get the win, but they sure gave Somerset Academy Losee a tough time in the fourth set. The final score came out to 24-26, 25-19, 25-19, 30-32, 15-9.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Malcolm Lawrence, who had ten digs, nine kills, and three aces. Christopher Graver was another key player, getting six digs, three aces, and one block.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas' defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Somerset Academy Losee, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas has already played their next match, a 3-2 loss against Cheyenne on the 10th. As for Somerset Academy Losee, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Virgin Valley at 6:00 p.m. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.
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