The Ozark Hillbillies will challenge the Lavaca Golden Arrows at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Ozark got the win against Heber Springs by a conclusive 3-0. The Hillbillies haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Ozark didn't let Heber Springs take a single set, but it sure wasn't easy: every set was decided by three points or less. The match finished with set scores of 26-24, 25-23, 25-23.
Ozark had a senior duo take command as Maria Hermios had 14 digs and three aces and Isha Patel had 12 digs and three aces. Those three aces set a new season-high mark for Patel.
Ozark was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 21 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Lavaca posted their closest victory since September 9th on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over Charleston.
Ozark's victory bumped their record up to 8-10-1. As for Lavaca, their win bumped their record up to 12-6.
Ozark came up short against Lavaca when the teams last played back in September of 2024, falling 3-1. Will the Hillbillies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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