Independence can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Heritage Coyotes out 3-2. This was payback for the Knights, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Independence who won the one that mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 18-25, 25-15, 19-25, 15-8.
Despite the defeat, Heritage saw an underclassman step up: Emree Reinhardt had four digs and 18 assists.
Independence's victory bumped their record up to 16-13. As for Heritage, they now have a losing record at 16-17.
Independence will head out to face off against Emerson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Independence is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses. As for Heritage, they will welcome Memorial at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Heritage is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
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