The Vanguard School came tearing into Thursday's contest with four straight wins , and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the St. Mary's Pirates. The Coursers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Pirates, too.
While The Vanguard School won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 26-24, 25-20.
The Vanguard School's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aili Haisley, who had 21 digs. Haisley has been hot for a while, having posted 15 or more digs the last ten times she's played. Ainsley Anderson was another key player, getting 13 assists and seven digs.
Coursers
| 10/23/25 @ St. Mary's | 3-0 |
| 10/21/25 vs Florence | 3-0 |
| 10/20/25 vs DSST: Conservatory Green | 3-1 |
| 10/16/25 @ Colorado Springs Christian | 3-2 |
| 10/14/25 vs Banning Lewis Academy | 3-1 |
The Vanguard School was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 14 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces every time they've taken the court this season.
The Vanguard School's record now sits at 16-5. As for St. Mary's, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
The Vanguard School will square off against Atlas Preparatory School at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for St. Mary's, they will challenge The Colorado Springs School at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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