Abilene didn't have done well against Smoky Valley recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Abilene Cowboys had just enough and edged the Smoky Valley Vikings out 2-1. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cowboys as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Abilene was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 16 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Abilene's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Smoky Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Abilene's road trip will continue as they head out to face South at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in South's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while Abilene has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season. As for Smoky Valley, they will face off against Ellinwood on Monday. The last three games Smoky Valley has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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