Volleyball Recap: Madison Patriots vs. Avery County Vikings
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Draughn, Madison was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Avery County Vikings out 3-2. The win was some much needed relief for the Patriots as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Madison was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 15-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-17, 16-14.
Madison was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 12 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Madison's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Avery County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Madison will be playing in front of their home fans against Mountain Heritage at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Avery County, they will take on Owen at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Owen will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Avery County surely won't give up without a fight.
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