Volleyball Recap: Palmer Ridge Bears vs. Discovery Canyon Thunder
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lewis-Palmer, Palmer Ridge was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Discovery Canyon Thunder. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bears also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
One reason for the win was Palmer Ridge's just kept getting better, winning each set by more points than the last. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-17, 25-16.
Palmer Ridge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Amelia Hansen led the charge by getting 13 kills, five digs, and five aces. With that strong performance, Hansen is now averaging an impressive 2.2 aces per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayce Campbell, who had 13 assists.
Palmer Ridge was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 20 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Palmer Ridge's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-5. As for Discovery Canyon, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Palmer Ridge has already played their next contest, a 3-0 win against Cheyenne Mountain on the 3rd. As for Discovery Canyon, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against Lewis-Palmer on the 3rd.
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