New Palestine put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Pendleton Heights Arabians 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Dragons have posted against the Arabians since October 14, 2017.
New Palestine never let Pendleton Heights on the board, but things got pretty close in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-22, 25-15.
Leading New Palestine to victory were Kyndra Montieth and Azure Flagle. Montieth had 12 digs and three aces, while Flagle had 15 digs. That's the most aces Montieth has posted in she last 11 games.
New Palestine was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in three consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Pendleton Heights still got an impressive performance from Brea Perry, who had 12 digs.
New Palestine's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-0. As for Pendleton Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 13-10.
New Palestine will challenge Mooresville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Mooresville will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something New Palestine surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pendleton Heights, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Fishers at 7:30 p.m. Pendleton Heights is facing Fishers at the right time seeing as Fishers is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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