Menno hadn't done well against Avon recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Menno Wolves blew past the Avon Pirates 3-0. This was payback for the Wolves, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Menno's not only won, but also showed off some consistency: keeping Avon between 14 and 16 points across their sets. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-16, 25-14.
Lexie McNinch paced Menno's offense, picking up nine kills. McNinch got some help from
Joslynn Fischer and her 12 assists. Fischer was also solid from the service line: she led the team with four aces.
Despite the defeat, Avon saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jordyn Voigt had 21 digs. Voigt is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in the last five games she's played.
The victory snapped Menno's losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 16-11 record. As for Avon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-15 record this season.
Menno will welcome Scotland at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Scotland is coming into the match with nine straight losses on the road, meaning Menno will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Avon, they and Gayville-Volin are set to duel on Monday. Gayville-Volin will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Avon surely won't give up without a fight.
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