Savannah Arts Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bluffton Bobcats. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bobcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Savannah Arts Academy started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 19-25, 25-20, 16-14.
Charlotte Browne paced Savannah Arts Academy's offense, picking up six kills. Browne got some help from Natalie Lehto and her six assists. Browne was also solid from the service line: she led the team with four aces.
Savannah Arts Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Bluffton, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-9.
Looking ahead, Savannah Arts Academy will square off against Appling County at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Bluffton, they will face off against Richmond Hill on Saturday.
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