Mount de Sales Academy had lost four straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 8-9 to make it five. They lost 3-0 to the Valwood Valiants. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Valiants this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-0 back in August.
Laura Sparks paced Mount de Sales Academy's offense, picking up six kills. Sparks got some help from Payton Latimer and her 13 assists. Chaney Madan controlled things from the service line, finishing with five aces.
As for Valwood, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-8. They not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since August 21st (when they won 3-0).
Valwood found their leader in sophomore Presley Burch, who had six digs and six aces. Those six aces set a new season-high mark for Burch.
Mount de Sales Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 3-0 win against Tattnall Square Academy on the 16th. As for Valwood, they have also already played their next match, a 3-0 loss against Thomas County Central on the 22nd.
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