Mount Vernon had to endure a ten-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the LaConner Braves 3-0 on Thursday. This was payback for the Bulldogs, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Mount Vernon was dominant in the third set, but otherwise had just enough against a tough LaConner squad. The final score came out to 27-25, 25-22, 25-15.
LaConner's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Aaliyah Gonzalez, who had 11 digs and three aces, and Addie Keller, who had 36 digs. Keller is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last 29 games she's played dating back to last season.
Mount Vernon's victory ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-2. As for LaConner, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mount Vernon has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Squalicum at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for LaConner, they will challenge Coupeville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Coupeville is coming into the matchup with three straight wins on the road, so LaConner will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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