While Apex Friendship's victory against Middle Creek wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Patriots narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Mustangs 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Patriots also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2024.
Apex Friendship had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 24-26, 12-25, 25-16, 25-23, 15-12.
Shelby Fuller had an outrageously good game as she had 30 digs and four aces.
Patriots
| 08/19/25 @ Middle Creek | 14 |
| 08/12/25 vs Seaforth | 5 |
| 10/24/24 @ Chapel Hill | 6 |
| 10/22/24 @ Holly Springs | 12 |
| 10/10/24 @ Green Level | 8 |
| + 15 more games |
They weren't the only good server: Apex Friendship was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in August of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Middle Creek lost on Tuesday, don't look at Cameron Gerber. Despite the final result, she had 31 digs and four assists. Gerber has been hot, having posted 11 or more digs the last six times she's played. Addison Davis was another key player, getting 11 digs.
The victory got Apex Friendship back to even at 1-1. As for Middle Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
When Apex Friendship and Middle Creek next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. The Patriots will square off against Green Hope and their four-game winning streak at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Middle Creek will try to stop Apex's three-game winning streak when they meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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