Monsignor Pace had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Doral Academy Firebirds on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Monsignor Pace was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the second set very close. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-22, 25-18.
Anaylah Popote paced Monsignor Pace's offense, picking up seven kills. Popote got some help from Aaliyah Luna and her 19 assists.
Leading Doral Academy to victory were Amy Smith and Daniela Aguilar. Smith had four digs and one block, while Aguilar had 12 digs. That's the most digs Aguilar has posted since back in September of 2024.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monsignor Pace will venture away from home to challenge American at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Doral Academy, they will head out to take on Westminster Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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