Forney's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They won by a set and slipped past the Longview Lobos 3-2. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Jackrabbits as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Forney who won the one that mattered. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 16-25, 25-18, 20-25, 15-10.
Forney found their leader in underclassman Kalei Kea, who had seven digs and 24 assists.
Forney was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September.
Forney's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 24-9. As for Longview, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-17.
Forney will venture away from home to take on Rockwall-Heath at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rockwall-Heath is coming into the match with five straight losses at home, meaning Forney will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Longview, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Royse City at 6:30 p.m. Royse City will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Longview surely won't give up without a fight.
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