After losing to Southern School of Energy and Sustainability the last time they met, Durham School of the Arts decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Durham School of the Arts Bulldogs had just enough and edged the Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Spartans out 3-2 on Tuesday.
Durham School of the Arts was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 25-18, 23-25, 25-15, 16-14.
Durham School of the Arts found their leader in underclassman Nelly Gray, who had six digs, two aces, and a block. Gray also set a new season high mark in assists with 36.
Durham School of the Arts kept the net locked down and finished the game with 14 blocks. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now had at least six blocks in three consecutive contests.
Durham School of the Arts' victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing J.F. Webb the next time they take the court. Southern School of Energy and Sustainability will host J.F. Webb at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, while Durham School of the Arts will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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