The Master's Academy has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy Eagles at 5:30 p.m.
The Master's Academy lost 3-0 to Veritas Christian Academy on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now lost nine in a row.
While The Master's Academy had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least six points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-6, 25-15.
Meanwhile, Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy came tearing into Friday's match with eight straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Fire with a sharp 3-0 win.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-22, 25-22.
Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Alexis Gosnell out in front who had 14 digs, four kills, and four kills. Gosnell is also on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Allie Sprinkle, who had 19 digs and three kills.
Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in ten consecutive games.
The Master's Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy, they pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's contest: The Master's Academy has serving mastered this season, having averaged 12.4 aces per game. However, it's not like Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 13.1. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
The Master's Academy might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy when the teams last played back in August. Will The Master's Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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