Apex hadn't done well against Middle Creek recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Apex Cougars were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Middle Creek Mustangs. That's more bragging rights for the Cougars, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Apex never let Middle Creek on the board, but things got pretty close in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 25-15, 25-17.
Despite the defeat, Middle Creek saw an underclassman step up: Cameron Gerber had ten digs. Gerber has been hot recently, having posted ten or more digs the last seven times she's played.
Apex is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Middle Creek, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-11.
Apex will challenge Green Hope at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Middle Creek, they will face off against Fuquay - Varina at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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