Cardinal Newman came tearing into Thursday's contest with three straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Hammond Skyhawks. That's more bragging rights for the Cardinals, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The win didn't come easy: Hammond scored at least points in every set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-10, 25-8, 25-16.
Cardinal Newman was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 21 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Cardinal Newman pushed their record up to 20-7-2 with the victory, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Hammond, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Cardinal Newman will take on Ben Lippen at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hammond, they are taking a road trip to square off against Heathwood Hall Episcopal at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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