Monroe Area lost against Athens Academy back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Purple Hurricanes fell 2-0 to the Spartans. The loss put an end to the Purple Hurricanes' undefeated start to the season.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Athens Academy scored at least 17 points in every set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-17.
Ashley Phiel paced Monroe Area's offense, picking up four kills. Phiel got some help from Alyssa Brown and her eight assists.
Athens Academy found their leader in freshman Riley Muir, who had eight digs and two aces.
Having lost for the first time this season, Monroe Area fell to 2-1.
Coincidentally, Monroe Area and Athens Academy will both be playing Bethlehem Christian Academy the next time they take the court. The Spartans will head out to face the Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Purple Hurricanes will head out to face them at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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