After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Cape Elizabeth, Gardiner was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Nokomis Warriors with a sharp 3-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gardiner was especially dominant in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-21, 25-15, 25-16.
Loss or not, Nokomis got some senior leadership from Jayden Hood and Baylee Lord. Hood had 17 digs and five aces, while Lord had nine digs, four kills, and three aces. Hood is crushing it when it comes to aces: she's served at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
Gardiner's record is now 8-4. As for Nokomis, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gardiner will square off against Messalonskee at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Messalonskee will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Gardiner surely won't give up without a fight. As for Nokomis, they will face off against Maranacook at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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