After losing to Umatilla the last time they met, Palatka decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Palatka Panthers were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Umatilla Bulldogs on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Palatka never let Umatilla on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 25-12, 25-23.
Palatka found their leader in underclassman Hannah Faulkner, who had 13 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Faulkner now had 13 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Palatka was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in five consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Umatilla lost, don't look at Victoria Adkins. Despite the final result, she had 23 digs.
Palatka's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6. As for Umatilla, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Palatka is taking a road trip to square off against Newberry at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Umatilla, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Mount Dora at 6:00 p.m. Mount Dora will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Umatilla surely won't give up without a fight.
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