If Jackson-Milton was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Mathews two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bluejays fell just short of the LaBrae Vikings by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday. The Bluejays were not able to make up for their loss to the Vikings from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
Jackson-Milton took LaBrae into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking two-point loss. The final score came out to 15-25, 25-11, 18-25, 25-14, 15-13.
Peyton Ford paced Jackson-Milton's offense, picking up 15 kills. Ford got some help from Emma Johns and her 25 assists. Finally, Ford was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high six blocks.
LaBrae's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Megan Young, who had 14 digs and two aces. Young is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Jackson-Milton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for LaBrae, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson-Milton will host Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for LaBrae, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings are facing the Leopards at the right time seeing as the Leopards are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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