Tivy typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Smithson Valley proved too difficult a challenge. Everything went their way against the Tivy Antlers as they made off with a 3-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Rangers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The match was exciting from start to finish, as two sets needed extra rallies to gain a two-point lead. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 26-24, 27-25.
Berkley Bates was a one-man wrecking crew for Smithson Valley as she had 29 digs. Bates is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 14 or more in the last seven games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Fuentes, who had four digs and 14 assists.
When it comes to explaining why Tivy lost, don't look at Leighton Hale. Despite the final result, she had 16 digs.
The victory made it two in a row for Smithson Valley and bumps their season record up to 25-15. As for Tivy, they moved to 26-14 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Smithson Valley and Veterans Memorial are set to duel on Tuesday. As for Tivy, they will take on Boerne-Champion at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Boerne-Champion is coming into the contest with three straight wins on the road, so Tivy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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