Olentangy lost to Hilliard Darby back in September, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Olentangy Braves had just enough and edged the Hilliard Darby Panthers out 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Braves.
Olentangy took Hilliard Darby into a fifth set where they got it done with a eight-point win. The match finished with set scores of 24-26, 25-23, 25-27, 25-23, 15-7.
Olentangy was led to victory by Maya Soungpradith and Abby Cisler. Soungpradith had 22 digs, while Cisler had five digs and two aces. Soungpradith is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least ten every time she's taken the court this season.
Olentangy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 16 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Olentangy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season. As for Hilliard Darby, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12.
Olentangy will venture away from home to square off against Dublin Jerome at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Dublin Jerome will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Olentangy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hilliard Darby, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers takes on Thomas Worthington at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Hilliard Darby is facing Thomas Worthington at the right time seeing as Thomas Worthington is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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