The First Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Montverde Academy Eagles by a score of 3-2. The Royals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
The First Academy took Montverde Academy into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking six-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-18, 26-24, 23-25, 15-9.
The First Academy's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Selah Kohler, who had 19 digs, and Caroline Casalese, who had nine digs. Kohler is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 14 or more in the last three games she's played.
The First Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Montverde Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
The First Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 3-0 defeat vs. Lake Highland Prep on the 24th. Montverde Academy has also already played their next match, a 3-0 loss against Orangewood Christian on the 24th.
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