With a playoff game on the line, Merrill rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Rhinelander Hodags. That's more bragging rights for the Bluejays, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The final score came out to 25-20, 25-20, 25-16.
Merrill found their leader in underclassman Miley Krueger, who had 12 digs. Gabby Wheeler was another key player, getting six digs and two aces.
Merrill was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That's the most aces they've posted in their last eight matches.
Merrill's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 14-19. As for Rhinelander, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-23.
Merrill will venture away from home to face off against Mosinee at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mosinee is coming into the game with six straight victories at home, so Merrill will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Rhinelander does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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