It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Philip had no problem doing just that on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the New Underwood Tigers. The Scotties have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Tigers, too.
Philip never let New Underwood on the board, but things got pretty close in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-7, 25-23.
Among those leading the charge was Taylor O'Connell, who had 15 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last nine games she's played.
Philip 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 five consecutive matches.
Philip is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 15-18 record this season. As for New Underwood, they are on a 16-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-27.
Philip will venture away from home to face off against Bennett County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bennett County is on a four-game streak of home wins, Philip a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court. New Underwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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