Cumberland County hadn't done well against Metcalfe County recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Cumberland County Panthers came out on top against the Metcalfe County Hornets by a score of 3-1. While the Panthers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Cumberland County was staring down a 1-1 deficit headed into the third set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 23-25, 25-19, 25-14.
Metcalfe County's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Amelia Slinker, who had 18 digs, and Alivia Acree, who had 11 kills and six digs. What's more, Acree also posted a 15.2% hitting percentage, which is the highestshe's posted in she last seven contests.
The win made it two in a row for Cumberland County and bumps their season record up to 6-4. As for Metcalfe County, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Cumberland County will face off against McCreary Central at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Metcalfe County, they will venture away from home to take on Monroe County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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