Nitro was the 3-1 winner over Sherman when they last played one another back in September, but their luck changed this time around. The Wildcats fell 2-0 to the Tide on Thursday.
While Nitro ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-21.
Despite the defeat, Nitro saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Zoe Hyatt had 15 digs and two aces. Miley Mullins was another key player, getting seven kills and four digs.
Sherman's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Audrina Smith, who had 11 digs and two aces. That's the most aces Smith has posted over her last two matches.
Nitro's loss dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Sherman, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-5-1 record this season.
Nitro has already played their next contest, a 2-0 defeat against St. Joseph Central on the 9th. As for Sherman, they will take on Ravenswood at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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