After a string of five wins, Andrew Jackson Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels by a score of 3-2. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rebels apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Andrew Jackson Academy took Thomas Heyward Academy into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking five-point loss. The final score came out to 15-25, 25-10, 25-16, 19-25, 15-10.
Despite the loss, Andrew Jackson Academy saw an underclassman step up: McKinnley Beard had 18 kills, three digs, and a block. Beard is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had six or more in the last 11 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ryleigh Trivette, who had seven blocks and four digs.
Andrew Jackson Academy's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-4-1. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Andrew Jackson Academy is on the road again on Thursday to play Cross at 6:00 p.m. Cross will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Andrew Jackson Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, they will venture away from home to take on Coastal HomeSchool at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Thomas Heyward Academy is facing Coastal HomeSchool at the right time seeing as Coastal HomeSchool is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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