Thomas Heyward Academy was the 3-2 winner over Andrew Jackson Academy when they last played one another last Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels came up short against the Andrew Jackson Academy Warriors on Monday, falling 3-0.
Thomas Heyward Academy took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-8, 25-23, 27-25.
Andrew Jackson Academy found their leader in underclassman McKinnley Beard, who had 14 kills, five aces, and a block. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Beard now had six or more in the last 13 games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryleigh Trivette, who had five blocks, three aces, and a kill.
Thomas Heyward Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Andrew Jackson Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4-1 record this season.
Thomas Heyward Academy will square off against Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Andrew Jackson Academy, they will face off against Dorchester Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Andrew Jackson Academy will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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