Middletown hadn't done well against Fort Bragg recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Middletown Mustangs came out on top against the Fort Bragg Timberwolves by a score of 3-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
Middletown was staring down a 1-1 deficit headed into the third set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-8, 17-25, 25-23, 25-20.
Middletown's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaylee Doris, who had seven aces. That's the most aces Doris has posted in she last ten matchups. Another player making a difference was Isa Barnes, who had a block and 36 assists.
Middletown was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 21 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in eight consecutive contests.
Middletown's win bumped their record up to 13-6. As for Fort Bragg, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-3.
Middletown is on the road again on Tuesday to play St. Helena at 6:00 p.m. St. Helena is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Middletown will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Fort Bragg, they will challenge Cloverdale at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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