Cherokee came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with five straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Nantahala Hawks with a sharp 3-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Braves, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Cherokee took every set by at least 19 points. After all that action, the final score was 25-6, 25-1, 25-4.
Cherokee found their leader in underclassman Joscelyn Stamper, who had 14 aces, nine kills, and four digs. Stamper is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had five or more in the last 32 games she's played dating back to last season.
Cherokee was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 27 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Cherokee pushed their record up to 11-1 with that win, which was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season. As for Nantahala, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Cherokee will venture away from home to challenge Pisgah at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Nantahala, they will welcome Robbinsville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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