HOPE Academy is 5-0 against Fletcher since September of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The HOPE Academy Royals will venture away from home to take on the Fletcher Falcons at 5:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
On Friday, HOPE Academy came up short against Providence Classical and fell 3-1. The Royals have struggled against the Paladins recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
After all that action, the final score was 25-13, 20-25, 25-13, 25-13.
HOPE Academy's loss came about despite a quality game from Avery Austin, who had 13 digs and two aces. Austin is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, HOPE Academy kept the net locked down and finished the game with 12 blocks. That's the most blocks they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Fletcher was not able to break out of their rough patch last Tuesday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They came up short against Liberty Preparatory Christian, falling 3-0.
The final score came out to 25-10, 25-4, 25-7.
HOPE Academy's record now sits at 5-4. As for Fletcher, their record is now 0-2.
HOPE Academy took their victory against Fletcher in their previous meeting back in August by a conclusive 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for HOPE Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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