Sacred Heart Academy couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Kellenberg Memorial Firebirds by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. The Spartans' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
Sacred Heart Academy started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 23-25, 23-25, 25-18, 25-21, 15-4.
Among those leading the charge was Amelia Felice, who had 11 digs and 22 assists.
The victory for Kellenberg Memorial keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sacred Heart Academy will challenge St. Dominic at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kellenberg Memorial, they will take on North Shore at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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