Volleyball Recap: Sarasota Military Academy Starts Season with Win at Home

Sarasota Military Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Sarasota Military Academy has posted since August 29, 2024.

If you add up the scores from across all five sets (111-103) Sarasota Military Academy actually scored fewer points, but in the end it didn't matter. The final score came out to 27-25, 27-25, 15-25, 19-25, 15-11.

Sarasota Military Academy found their leader in freshman Paytyn Lewis, who had 20 digs and three aces.

Eagles

Serving Aces

08/19/25 vs Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy	15
10/16/24 @ Frostproof	3
10/05/24 vs The Classical Academy of Sarasota	10
10/05/24 @ Babcock	5
10/03/24 @ Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy	11
10/01/24 @ Family Christian Academy	20

Sarasota Military Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October of 2024.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sarasota Military Academy will welcome Admiral Farragut at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against The Classical Academy of Sarasota at 6:30 p.m.