Thunderbird Adventist Academy can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Wednesday. They blew past the Ajo Red Raiders 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Thunderbird Adventist Academy has posted since October 4, 2023.
The 3-0 doesn't show just how dominant Thunderbird Adventist Academy was: they took every set by at least 11 points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-13, 25-10, 25-14.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Alyssa Ordas led the charge by getting five aces and two blocks. The dominant performance gave Ordas a new career-high in blocks.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in 20 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Ajo, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy will square off against Phoenix School of Academic Excellence at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Thunderbird Adventist Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Ajo, they will face off against Tohono O'Odham at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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