After flying high against Grace Academy last Tuesday, HOPE Academy came back down to earth. The HOPE Academy Royals fell 3-1 to the Providence Classical Paladins on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Royals in their matchups with the Paladins: they've now lost three in a row.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-13, 20-25, 25-13, 25-13.
Despite the loss, HOPE Academy still got an impressive performance from Avery Austin, who had 13 digs and two aces. Austin is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, HOPE Academy kept the net locked down and finished the game with 12 blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
HOPE Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Providence Classical, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-7 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. HOPE Academy will venture away from home to square off against Fletcher at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Providence Classical, they are taking a road trip to take on NorthPoint Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Providence Classical is facing NorthPoint Christian Academy at the right time seeing as NorthPoint Christian Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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