If Portales wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Goddard, they should've done a better job of containing Landry Brown. The Goddard Rockets skirted past the Portales Rams 3-2 thanks in part to Brown, who had 13 digs and two aces. That's the most aces she has posted in her last seven games.
The match was exciting from start to finish, as four sets needed extra rallies to gain a two-point lead. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 26-24, 26-24, 24-26, 24-26, 15-7.
Hailyn Haskins paced Goddard's offense, picking up 21 kills. Haskins got some help from Brown and her 29 assists. Finally, Haskins was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high four blocks.
The win got Goddard back to even at 10-10. As for Portales, they moved to 12-8 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Goddard will face off against Lovington at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Goddard is facing Lovington at the right time seeing as Lovington is stuck on a 20-game losing streak. As for Portales, they will welcome Artesia at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Portales will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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