Memorial won the last time they faced Independence, and things went their way on Friday too. The Memorial Warriors were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Independence Knights. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Warriors.
Memorial's got stronger as the match went on, holding Independence to fewer and fewer points set over set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-14, 25-12.
Memorial was led to victory by Julianna (Jules) Hernandez and Brinley Williams. (Jules) Hernandez had 11 digs, while Williams had eight digs. (Jules) Hernandez is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last 14 games she's played dating back to last season.
Memorial 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 six aces in five consecutive matchups.
Memorial has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 25-14 record this season. As for Independence, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-15 record this season.
Memorial will head out to square off against Emerson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Memorial is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Independence, they will face off against Liberty at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Independence surely won't give up without a fight.
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