Menlo-Atherton lost to Menlo School back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. Everything went the Menlo-Atherton Bears' way against the Menlo School Knights as the Menlo-Atherton Bears made off with a 3-0 win. That three set margin sets a new team best for the Bears this season.
Menlo-Atherton's not only won, but also showed off some consistency: keeping Menlo School between 16 and 18 points across their sets. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-18, 25-16.
Among those leading the charge was Kiela King, who had 11 digs and four aces. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: she now had 11 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Menlo-Atherton was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Despite the loss, Menlo School still got an impressive performance from Lily Kautai, who had two aces and a block.
The victory made it two in a row for Menlo-Atherton and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for Menlo School, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-4.
Menlo-Atherton's road trip will continue as they head out to face Sequoia at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Menlo School, they will welcome Valley Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Valley Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Menlo School surely won't give up without a fight.
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