After losing to Goddard the last time they met, Hobbs decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Hobbs Eagles had just enough and edged the Goddard Rockets out 3-2.
If you add up the scores from across all five sets (102-97) Hobbs actually scored fewer points, but in the end it didn't matter. The final score came out to 25-21, 11-25, 21-25, 25-21, 15-10.
Hobbs was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in four consecutive matches.
Hobbs' win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-7. As for Goddard, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Hobbs will square off against Lubbock at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Hobbs is facing Lubbock at the right time seeing as Lubbock is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Goddard, they are taking a road trip to face off against Carlsbad at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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