North Creek came into Monday's match having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Bothell/Inglemoor Cougars 3-2. This was payback for the Jaguars, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
North Creek was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 10-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-16, 15-10.
North Creek was led to victory by ALINA KIM and EMMY SUMMERFORD. KIM had 32 digs and three aces, while SUMMERFORD had eight digs and three aces. That's the most aces SUMMERFORD has posted since back in September.
North Creek was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
North Creek's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10. As for Bothell/Inglemoor, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Creek will square off against Bellevue at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. North Creek is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home. As for Bothell/Inglemoor, they will take on Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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