Volleyball Recap: Shadyside Tigers vs. Buckeye Local Panthers
Shadyside's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Buckeye Local Panthers. The win was some much needed relief for the Tigers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 22-25, 25-11, 25-19.
It was another big night for Ali Weatherson, who had 11 digs, seven kills, and two aces. Weatherson is also crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 14 every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Nippert, who had 11 kills, six digs, and two aces.
Nippert wasn't the only one working in the aces department: Shadyside was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in three consecutive contests.
Shadyside's victory ended a 15-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Buckeye Local, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Shadyside didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-0 defeat vs. Caldwell on the 9th. After both having extra time off, Buckeye Local and Bridgeport will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Bridgeport is coming into the game with seven straight losses at home, meaning Buckeye Local will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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