Amelia Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against the Kenston Forest Kavaliers, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
While Amelia Academy ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-17, 25-18.
When it comes to explaining why Amelia Academy lost, don't look at Macy Barnard. Despite the final result, she had three aces, two kills, and a block. Barnard is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Amelia Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in seven consecutive matchups.
Amelia Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Kenston Forest, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-7.
Amelia Academy and Brunswick Academy are set to duel on Thursday. Brunswick Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Amelia Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Kenston Forest, they will welcome Fuqua at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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