John Paul the Great Academy entered their tilt with Acadiana Home School Athletics on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Commandos by a score of 3-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Guardians also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.
John Paul the Great Academy had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 25-9, 25-15, 25-22.
John Paul the Great Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Therese Friddell led the charge by getting nine kills, six digs, and four aces. Friddell is crushing it when it comes to kills: she's had at least five every time she's taken the court this season. Anna Guidry was another key player, getting seven kills and seven aces.
Guardians
| 08/21/25 vs Acadiana Home School Athletics | 22 |
| 08/19/25 vs First Baptist Christian | 20 |
| 08/15/25 @ Old Bethel Christian | 14 |
| 08/12/25 @ Christian Home Educators Fellowship | 2 |
| 08/08/25 @ Midstate Homeschool | 16 |
| + 5 more games |
They weren't the only good server: John Paul the Great Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 22 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Acadiana Home School Athletics lost, don't look at Julia West. Despite the final result, she had 12 digs, ten aces, and eight kills.
John Paul the Great Academy now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Acadiana Home School Athletics, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Coincidentally, John Paul the Great Academy and Acadiana Home School Athletics will both be playing Immanuel Christian the next time they take the court. The Guardians will head out to face the Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Commandos will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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