Union Academy's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls with a sharp 3-0 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cardinals as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Union Academy walked away with the win (and looked especially good in the second set). The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-13, 25-20.
Marissa McMurray was the offensive standout of the match as she had 12 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last three games she's played.
Union Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in four consecutive matchups.
Union Academy's victory bumped their record up to 10-8. As for South Stanly, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Union Academy has already played their next game, a 3-2 win against Mount Pleasant on the 8th. As for South Stanly, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-0 defeat against Gray Stone Day on the 8th.
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