If East Wake Academy was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Raleigh Charter on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Eagles lost 3-0 to the NCSSM: Durham Unicorns on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Eagles have suffered since October 29, 2024.
The final score came out to 25-23, 25-11, 25-23.
Avery Schmidt
| 09/04/25 @ NCSSM: Durham | 23 |
| 09/02/25 @ Raleigh Charter | 25 |
| 08/28/25 vs Roxboro Community | 29 |
| 08/26/25 @ Franklin Academy | 26 |
| 08/25/25 vs Research Triangle | 21 |
| + 5 more games |
Despite the defeat, East Wake Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Avery Schmidt had 23 assists and eight digs. Schmidt is crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 13 every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Emerson Morris, who had six kills, four digs, and three blocks.
East Wake Academy's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4. As for NCSSM: Durham, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
East Wake Academy has already played their next matchup, a 3-1 defeat against Vance Charter on the 5th. As for NCSSM: Durham, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 3-1 victory against Franklin Academy on the 8th.
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