After flying high against Mainland on Tuesday, Spruce Creek came back down to earth. The Hawks fell 3-1 to the DME Academy - on Thursday.
Spruce Creek started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-27, 25-12, 25-14, 25-18.
Tamera Williams paced Spruce Creek's offense, picking up five kills. Williams got some help from Rachel Smith and her eight assists. Sadie VanBrocklin controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Spruce Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for DME Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
Spruce Creek will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against New Smyrna Beach at 7:00 p.m. The Hawks are facing the Barracudas at the right time seeing as the Barracudas are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for DME Academy, they will head out to challenge Doral Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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