The Village School of Naples is 0-10 against Marco Island Academy since September of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Knights will be playing at home against the Rays at 6:00 p.m.
The Village School of Naples lost 3-0 to Everglades City two weeks ago. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Knights have suffered against the Gators since August 31, 2021.
While The Village School of Naples ultimately came up short, they really made Everglades City work, particularly in the third set. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-12, 27-25.
Meanwhile, with a playoff win on the line, Marco Island Academy rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They blew past the Gators 3-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rays.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Marco Island Academy took every set by at least 12 points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-11, 25-13, 25-10.
The Village School of Naples better keep an eye on Madison Stolinas. She was instrumental in Marco Island Academy's win, getting nine digs and six aces. Stolinas has been hot for a while, having also posted 22 or more assists the last 29 times she's played.
Marco Island Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 20 aces. That's the most aces they've posted in their last 15 matches.
Marco Island Academy's win bumped their record up to 18-6. As for The Village School of Naples, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.
The Village School of Naples might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Marco Island Academy when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
