Volleyball Recap: Centennial Baptist Mustangs vs. Notus Pirates
If Centennial Baptist was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Notus last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Centennial Baptist Mustangs took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Notus Pirates on Monday. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played.
Centennial Baptist started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-13.
Notus got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Lauren Nelson out in front who had ten aces, six digs, and two kills. That's the most aces Nelson has posted in her last eight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Emalee Thomas, who had six aces, four kills, and two blocks.
Centennial Baptist's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Notus, they moved to 4-13 with that win, which also ended their seven-game losing streak.
Centennial Baptist does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Notus, they and Liberty Charter are set to duel on Wednesday. Liberty Charter is coming into the contest with six straight victories at home, so Notus will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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