Avenal won the last time they faced Firebaugh and Krista Martin did her part to make sure it happened again. The Avenal Buccaneers walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Firebaugh Eagles on Thursday thanks in part to Martin, who had eight digs and eight aces. That's the most aces she has posted in her last seven games.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-11, 25-9, 22-25, 25-17.
Avenal's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Melanie Bernal led the charge by getting five aces and a block. The team also got some help courtesy of Mattie Martin, who had ten digs.
Avenal kept the net locked down and finished the game with 12 blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
Avenal's win bumped their record up to 17-12. As for Firebaugh, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-21 record this season.
Avenal wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-2 defeat against Mendota on the 22nd. Firebaugh has also already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Dos Palos on the 22nd.
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