Waverly lost to Minford back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Waverly Tigers had just enough and edged the Minford Falcons out 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Tigers.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Waverly got the one that really mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 23-25, 25-17, 23-25, 15-12.
Waverly was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in five consecutive games.
When it comes to explaining why Minford lost, don't look at Savanna Barker. Despite the final result, she had 14 digs and 14 assists. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Barker now posted nine or more in the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season.
Waverly has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-9 record this season. As for Minford, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Waverly will take on South Webster at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Webster is coming into the match with seven straight victories at home, so Waverly will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Minford, they will welcome Portsmouth West at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Minford is facing Portsmouth West at the right time seeing as Portsmouth West is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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