Volleyball Recap: Thornwell Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Karleigh Porter

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2024, 5:29am

Volleyball Recap: Thornwell Saints vs. Ware Shoals Hornets

Thornwell's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Ware Shoals Hornets. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Saints as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-11, 25-15.

Karleigh Porter had an outrageously good game as she had 15 aces and ten kills. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in aces.

Thornwell was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 22 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in ten consecutive games.

Thornwell's win bumped their record up to 5-7-1. As for Ware Shoals, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thornwell will venture away from home to challenge McCormick at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Thornwell is facing McCormick at the right time seeing as McCormick is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Ware Shoals, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Dixie at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dixie will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Ware Shoals surely won't give up without a fight.

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