Notre Dame Prep and Centennial squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Notre Dame Prep had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Coyotes by a score of 3-2. The Saints were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Coyotes earlier this season, when they won 2-1.
Notre Dame Prep started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 21-25, 25-17, 25-16, 15-8.
Despite the defeat, Notre Dame Prep saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kenzie Schwab had eight digs and one assist.
Kate Federico had an outrageously good game for Centennial as she had 24 digs and nine assists. That's the most digs Federico has posted since back in October.
Notre Dame Prep has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 21-13 record this season. As for Centennial, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-13 record this season.
Notre Dame Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Centennial, they will take on Chaparral at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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