Byron waltzed into their match on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the St. Peter Saints by a score of 3-1. That's more bragging rights for the Bears, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Byron was dominant in the fourth set, but otherwise had just enough against a tough St. Peter squad. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 25-23, 20-25, 25-14.
Byron can attribute much of their success to Addison Johnson, who had 19 digs.
Byron was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're ace total in three consecutive contests.
Byron's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2. As for St. Peter, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Byron will face off against John Marshall at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Byron is facing John Marshall at the right time seeing as John Marshall is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for St. Peter, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center] at 7:30 p.m.
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