Excelsior Classical Academy lost to Southern Wake Academy back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Flying Lions came out on top against the Lions by a score of 3-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Flying Lions.
Excelsior Classical Academy was especially dominant in the second set. The final score came out to 25-22, 25-13, 21-25, 25-17.

Debbie Romero Lopez
08/22/25 vs Southern Wake Academy | 3 |
10/04/24 @ Raleigh Charter | 2 |
09/24/24 @ Voyager Academy | 1 |
09/12/24 @ Henderson Collegiate | 4 |
Excelsior Classical Academy was led to victory by Debbie Romero Lopez and Alejandra Orozco. Romero Lopez had 12 digs and three aces, while Orozco had 14 assists and four aces. That's the most aces Romero Lopez has posted since back in September of 2024.
They weren't the only good server: Excelsior Classical Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 25 aces. They served nine more aces than Southern Wake Academy's also-impressive total of 16.
When it comes to explaining why Southern Wake Academy lost, don't look at Jayme Endicott. Despite the final result, she had seven kills and five aces.
Excelsior Classical Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Southern Wake Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Excelsior Classical Academy has already played their next game, a 3-2 defeat against Oxford Prep on the 25th. As for Southern Wake Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Clover Garden School on the 25th.
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