Seneca is 0-7 against Pickens since September of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Bobcats will host the Blue Flame at 7:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Seneca didn't have quite enough to beat Greer and fell 3-2.
Seneca took Greer into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking ten-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 25-16, 16-25, 21-25, 15-5.
Meanwhile, Pickens faced Daniel in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Blue Flame walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Lions. The win was familiar territory for the Blue Flame, who have now won five matches in a row.
The final score came out to 25-17, 24-26, 25-17, 25-18.
Seneca better focus on containing Lily Clarkson and Chesney Yates as the pair were huge in Pickens' win. Clarkson hit 52.2% for 12 kills and 14 digs and four aces, while Yates had 21 digs, 11 kills, and two aces. Those 21 digs gave Yates a new career-high. Laney Sitterle also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Pickens was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in three consecutive matchups.
Pickens' victory bumped their record up to 24-4. As for Seneca, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-9.
Seneca might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from Pickens in their previous matchup back in September. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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