Midway extended their postseason success on Saturday against Princeton. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Princeton Bulldogs. That's more bragging rights for the Raiders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Midway was especially dominant in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 25-20, 25-15.
Midway was led to victory by Ella Clark and Cailyn Hewlett. Clark had ten digs and two aces, while Hewlett had nine kills, five aces, and four digs. Clark has been hot for a while, having also posted 12 or more assists the last 26 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Summer Watson, who had nine digs and two aces.
Midway was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Princeton only served four.
Princeton's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Addison Taylor, who had three blocks and 20 assists, and Kensley Evans, who had six kills and six blocks. That's the most blocks Taylor has posted since back in August.
Midway's win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-3. As for Princeton, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-7.
Midway has already played their next match, a 3-1 defeat against Manteo on the 29th. Princeton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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