Oakwood can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Hoopeston Cornjerkers by a score of 2-0. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Comets also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Oakwood was dominant in the second set, but otherwise had just enough against a tough Hoopeston squad. The final score came out to 25-19, 25-4.
Quinn Sperry went supernova for Oakwood, getting eight aces, six digs, two kills, and two kills. With that strong performance, Sperry is now averaging an impressive 2.3 aces per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Hart, who had eight digs, five kills, and five kills.
Oakwood was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're ace total in three consecutive games.
Oakwood's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-8. As for Hoopeston, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Oakwood will take on Chrisman at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hoopeston, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Milford at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hoopeston is facing Milford at the right time seeing as Milford is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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