If Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Forest Lake Christian on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Fire Wolves fell 3-1 to the John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin Patriots on Thursday. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-1 back in March.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin scored at least 18 points in every set. The final score came out to 25-20, 21-25, 25-20, 25-18.
Deacon Strutton paced Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning's offense, picking up 19 kills. Strutton got some help from Christian McKnight and his 38 assists. Finally, Strutton was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high three blocks.
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-12. As for John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning and Woodland Christian will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Fire Wolves are facing the Cardinals at the right time seeing as the Cardinals are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin, they will take on Natomas at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Nighthawks will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight.
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