It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Niceville had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Navarre Raiders by a score of 3-1. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The final score came out to 25-15, 15-25, 25-14, 25-21.
Niceville's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Whitleigh Walsh, who had 15 digs and three aces. Walsh is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served three or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Niceville was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September.
Despite the defeat, Navarre had strong showings from Addison Danforth, who had 15 digs, and Anna Wagner, who had six digs and ten assists.
Niceville has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 23-4 record this season. As for Navarre, their loss dropped their record down to 20-7.
Niceville will square off against Gulf Breeze at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gulf Breeze will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Niceville surely won't give up without a fight. Navarre does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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