After flying high against Mater Brickell Academy last Wednesday, St. Brendan came back down to earth. The Sabres took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lourdes Academy on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Sabres of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
While St. Brendan ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-17, 19-25, 25-19, 25-21.
Lourdes Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jenna Acosta, who had eight digs and four aces. What's more, Acosta posted two kills, the most she's had since back in October of 2024. Amanda Travieso also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
St. Brendan has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season. As for Lourdes Academy, they pushed their record up to 18-5 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Brendan will take on Somerset Academy at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lourdes Academy, they will face off against Miami Country Day at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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