Air Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Lutheran Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Kadets of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on October 3rd.
While Air Academy ultimately came up short, they really made Lutheran work, particularly in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 28-26, 25-17.
Among those leading the charge was Lola Heimlicher, who had 17 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Air Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Lutheran, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Air Academy will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Cheyenne Mountain, where the match is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. As for Lutheran, they will welcome Palmer Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lutheran will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
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