Volleyball Recap: Avon Park Red Devils vs. Mulberry Panthers
Avon Park waltzed into their contest on Friday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Mulberry Panthers. That's more bragging rights for the Red Devils, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-8, 25-15, 25-18.
Avon Park had a senior duo take command as Liceomariz (Lisy) Rosario had 16 digs and Mikayla Bennett had 14 digs. Rosario is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last 32 games she's played dating back to last season.
Avon Park was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in four consecutive games.
Avon Park pushed their record up to 8-4 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Mulberry, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Avon Park will play host again on Monday to welcome Santa Fe Catholic, where is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. As for Mulberry, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Hardee at 7:30 p.m. Mulberry is facing Hardee at the right time seeing as Hardee is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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