Ponder had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Pottsboro Cardinals on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for the Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Ponder took every set by at least ten points. The final score came out to 25-10, 25-13, 25-15.
Ponder was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That's the most aces they've posted in their last four matchups.
Ponder has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 19 of their last 20 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 35-5 record this season. As for Pottsboro, they now have a losing record at 17-18-1.
After both having extra time off, Ponder and Tatum will dust off their jerseys to square off against one another at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tatum will roll in looking for their 20th straight victory, something Ponder surely won't give up without a fight. Pottsboro does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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