If Apex was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Panther Creek last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Apex Cougars fell just short of the Apex Friendship Patriots by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September.
While Apex ultimately came up short, they really made Apex Friendship work, particularly in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 26-24, 25-23, 23-25, 20-25, 15-10.
Katie Raymer and Leah Hulse certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Raymer had 28 digs and two aces, while Hulse had ten digs and two aces. Raymer is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last ten games she's played dating back to last season.
Apex's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-5. As for Apex Friendship, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Apex will welcome Middle Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Middle Creek is coming into the matchup with three straight wins on the road, so Apex will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Apex Friendship, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Panther Creek at 6:00 p.m.
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