The Aurora West College Prep Academy Spartans are on the road again on Wednesday to play the Golden View Classical Academy Sentinels at 5:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Aurora West College Prep Academy lost 3-0 to Twin Peaks Charter Academy on Monday.
The match came down to the wire multiple times:two sets needed extra rallies to declare a winner. The match finished with set scores of 27-25, 25-9, 28-26.
Despite the loss, Aurora West College Prep Academy saw an underclassman step up: Lizett Diaz had six aces, three digs, and three digs. Diaz is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served five or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Aurora West College Prep Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least 13 aces in five consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Golden View Classical Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Loveland Classical on Monday and fell 3-2. The Sentinels have struggled against the Lions recently, as their game on Monday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Golden View Classical Academy actually scored more points across those five sets (102-101), but sadly they still had to settle for second. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 22-25, 14-25, 25-22, 15-12.
Aurora West College Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Golden View Classical Academy, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Aurora West College Prep Academy came up short against Golden View Classical Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2021, falling 3-1. Can Aurora West College Prep Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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