Short-Handed Eagles Lose to Catholic

Only eight of the fifteen players on the roster suited up Tuesday night as the Lady Eagles hosted Catholic. ACA fell to the Lady Knights in three straight, 17-25, 19-25, 16-25. The Eagles started game one strong as they ran off the first five points on Alyson Thornton’s serve. The Lady Knights recovered quickly and scored 17 of the next 21 points for a 17-9 lead. The game stayed even from that point and Catholic prevailed 25-17. In game two, the Lady Eagles trailed 1-7 early, but stayed close to Catholic throughout the game before falling 19-25. In the final game of the night both teams played evenly through the first fourteen points of the game, but the Knights pulled away for the 25-16 win.

Eagle defense tries to stop Catholic at the net.

Eagle defense tries to stop Catholic at the net.

The Lady Eagles (0-4) will continue play this week Thursday night at MA.