It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Horizon had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Lake Nona Lions as they made off with a 3-0 win.
While Horizon won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The final score came out to 25-15, 25-22, 25-14.
James Caleo paced Horizon's offense, picking up 12 kills. Caleo got some help from Ian Oliveira and his 33 assists. Finally, Aaiden Guard kept Horizon's defense grounded, leading the team with six blocks.
When it comes to explaining why Lake Nona lost, don't look at Jonathan Mckenna. Despite the final result, he had 23 digs and three aces. Mckenna has been hot for a while, having posted ten or more digs the last 11 times he's played.
Horizon has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-10 record this season. As for Lake Nona, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-15.
Coming up, Horizon will face off against Cypress Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bears will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Hawks surely won't give up without a fight. Lake Nona does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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