Paulding lost to Hicksville back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Paulding Panthers blew past the Hicksville Aces 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Panthers have posted against the Aces since October 2, 2017.
Paulding walked away with the win (and looked especially good in the first set). The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-19, 25-17.
Grace Goyings was the offensive standout of the game as she had four digs and two aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Paulding was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in ten consecutive contests.
Paulding's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-10. As for Hicksville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paulding will challenge Ottoville at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ottoville is coming into the match with eight straight wins at home, so Paulding will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Hicksville, they will face off against Eastside at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hicksville is facing Eastside at the right time seeing as Eastside is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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