It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Delano had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Mound-Westonka White Hawks. The victory was just business as usual for the Tigers, who after 29 games remain undefeated this season.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Delano took every set by at least ten points. The final score came out to 25-6, 25-15, 25-14.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Delano to victory, but perhaps none more so than Riley Matthiowetz, who had five digs and 13 assists. Matthiowetz has been hot recently, having posted 13 or more assists the last three times she's played.
Delano was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in five consecutive contests.
Delano pushed their record up to 29-0 with the win, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Mound-Westonka, their loss dropped their record down to 22-8.
Delano will square off against Northfield at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Northfield will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Delano surely won't give up without a fight. Mound-Westonka does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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