Volleyball Recap: Proctor Has No Trouble Against Aitkin

By Team Reports Sep 21, 2024, 8:18am

Volleyball Recap: Proctor Rails vs. Aitkin Gobblers

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After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Duluth East, Proctor was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Aitkin Gobblers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Rails have posted since August 27th.

A big factor in the win was Proctor's feisty defense: they held Aitkin to fewer and fewer points set over set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-16, 25-14.

Proctor 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 five aces in three consecutive matches.

Proctor's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Aitkin, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Proctor will welcome Two Harbors at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Two Harbors will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Proctor surely won't give up without a fight. As for Aitkin, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Mora at 7:15 p.m.

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