Roncalli faced Perry Meridian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Royals were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Falcons. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-0 last Thursday.
Roncalli not only won, but also showed off some consistency: they kept Perry Meridian between 15 and 17 points across their sets. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-17, 25-15.
Xavier Lawrie paced Roncalli's offense, picking up 14 kills. Lawrie got some help from Matthew Dial and his 37 assists.
Royals
| 05/01/25 vs Perry Meridian | 3-0 |
| 04/28/25 vs Noblesville | 3-0 |
| 04/24/25 vs Perry Meridian | 3-0 |
| 04/23/25 vs North Central | 3-0 |
| 04/15/25 vs Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory | 3-0 |
| + 3 more games |
Roncalli pushed their record up to 15-3 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Perry Meridian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-5 record this season.
When Roncalli and Perry Meridian next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. The Royals will try to stop St. Xavier's 12-game winning streak when they meet at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Perry Meridian will take on Zionsville and their four-game winning streak at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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