The Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Peak to Peak Pumas. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pumas apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
The Academy started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 22-25, 25-17, 25-21, 15-12.
Ava Gallegos paced The Academy's offense, picking up 19 kills. Gallegos got some help from Olivia Luxner and her 29 assists. Olivia Deleon controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
The Academy's record now sits at 5-11. As for Peak to Peak, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. The Academy will take on rival St. Mary's Academy at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Peak to Peak is set to challenge their familiar foe Eagle Ridge Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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