Raleigh Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the East Wake Academy Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Phoenix of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-13, 25-15, 25-14.
East Wake Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Peyton Robertson led the charge by getting 14 digs and six kills. Robertson is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mallie Pearce, who had 12 kills and two aces.
Raleigh Charter's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for East Wake Academy, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Raleigh Charter will welcome NCSSM: Durham at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for East Wake Academy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Wake Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Wake Prep Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something East Wake Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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