Discovery was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of Valor Academy by a score of 3-2. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Discovery actually scored more points across those five sets (106-95), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-21, 17-25, 13-25, 15-12.
Discovery's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Priscilla Lopez, who had ten digs. Lopez is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayleen Bon, who had four digs and four aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Discovery was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least nine aces in five consecutive games.
Discovery's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Valor Academy, the win also got them back to even at 4-4.
Discovery will challenge Sun Valley Magnet at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Valor Academy, they will face off against Magnolia Science Academy Van Nuys at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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