There's no place like home for Innovation Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Pioneer Charter School of Science II Pirates by a score of 3-1 on Monday. That looming 3-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the The Red Tailed Hawk yet this season.
Innovation Academy had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 25-16, 25-12, 25-20.
Innovation Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 22 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in four consecutive matches.
When it comes to explaining why Pioneer Charter School of Science II lost, don't look at Lillian Khuon. Despite the final result, she had five digs, three kills, and three aces. Khuon is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served three or more in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Maya Trigueros, who had three kills and three aces.
Innovation Academy's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-8. As for Pioneer Charter School of Science II, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 10-1.
Innovation Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Whittier RVT at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Innovation Academy is facing Whittier RVT at the right time seeing as Whittier RVT is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Pioneer Charter School of Science II, they will venture away from home to take on Pioneer Charter School of Science at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pioneer Charter School of Science II will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: Pioneer Charter School of Science will have lost three straight heading into Tuesday's matchup.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
