Valley View had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mid Valley Spartans on Monday, sneaking past 3-2. That's more bragging rights for the Cougars, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Valley View was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-14, 16-25, 20-25, 25-10, 15-12.
Leading Valley View to victory were Layla Marino and Madison Hallock. Marino had 11 aces and four digs, while Hallock had three aces and 27 assists. That's the most aces Marino has posted in her last seven contests.
Valley View was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 20 aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're ace total in three consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Mid Valley saw an underclassman step up: Arianna Vitaletti had 13 digs.
Valley View's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-10. As for Mid Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley View will host Scranton at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mid Valley, they will welcome Mountain View at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mountain View is coming into the matchup with five straight victories on the road, so Mid Valley will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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