Liberty North came tearing into Tuesday's game with eight straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Lee's Summit North Broncos. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Liberty North never let Lee's Summit North on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 29-27, 25-20.
Emma Christian was the offensive standout of the match as she had 19 digs and two aces. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 19 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Lee's Summit North's loss came despite strong showings from Rylee Krause and Rylee Jones. Krause had 19 digs, while Jones had seven digs. What's more, Jones also racked up no blocks, the mostshe's had in her last three contests.
Liberty North pushed their record up to 20-6 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Lee's Summit North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 21 of their last 23 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-26 record this season.
It'll be Battle of the Birds when Eagles takes on Staley at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Liberty North is facing Staley at the right time seeing as Staley is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Lee's Summit North, they will take on Lee's Summit West at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lee's Summit West will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Lee's Summit North surely won't give up without a fight.
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