It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Redding Christian had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They skirted past the Portola Tigers 3-2. Winning may never get old, but the Lions sure are getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Redding Christian who won the one that mattered. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 20-25, 25-23, 20-25, 15-5.
Among those leading the charge was Summer Dormer, who had 14 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last 11 games she's played.
Redding Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-15-1 record this season. As for Portola, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-13 record this season.
After both having extra time off, Redding Christian and Tulelake will dust off their jerseys to square off against one another at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Redding Christian is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. Portola does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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