Volleyball Recap: Holgate Tigers vs. Temple Christian Pioneers
After losing to Temple Christian the last time they met, Holgate decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Holgate Tigers walked away with a 2-0 victory over the Temple Christian Pioneers on Saturday.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Holgate took both sets by at least 12 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-12.
Holgate had a senior duo take command as Isabelle Blaker had four kills, four digs, and four digs and Hannah East had five kills and four aces. That's the most aces East has posted since back in September of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Sylee Leaders, who had two aces and ten assists.
Holgate was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in four consecutive matches.
Holgate has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-9 record this season. As for Temple Christian, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
Holgate's road trip will continue as they head out to face Hilltop at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hilltop will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Holgate surely won't give up without a fight. As for Temple Christian, they will take on Spencerville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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