Miami Country Day was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Mater Lakes Academy Bears by a score of 2-1.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Miami Country Day sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The final score came out to 25-13, 19-25, 15-12.
Mater Lakes Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Antonella Maldonado, who had 31 assists. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Maldonado now posted 12 or more in the last ten games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Abbie Vazquez, who had eight digs and three aces.
Miami Country Day's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Mater Lakes Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3.
Miami Country Day will host St. John Paul II Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. St. John Paul II Academy is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Miami Country Day will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Mater Lakes Academy, they will face off against North Broward Prep at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games Mater Lakes Academy has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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