James Wood won the last time they faced Handley, and things went their way on Thursday too. The James Wood Colonels were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Handley Judges. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Colonels.
While James Wood won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the third set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-18, 25-22.
James Wood found their leader in underclassman Bella Middleton, who had six digs and 18 assists. Those 18 assists set a new season-high mark for Middleton.
James Wood was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 33 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
James Wood's victory bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Handley, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-8.
James Wood will welcome Millbrook at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Millbrook will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something James Wood surely won't give up without a fight. As for Handley, they will venture away from home to face off against Skyline at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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