It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bishop McLaughlin Catholic had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the Bell Creek Academy Panthers 3-0. That's more bragging rights for the Hurricanes, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
While Bishop McLaughlin Catholic won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the first set they played. The final score came out to 26-24, 25-11, 25-18.
Samantha Banner was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had 14 digs and two aces. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bell Creek Academy only served six.
When it comes to explaining why Bell Creek Academy lost, don't look at Gabriela Salas. Despite the final result, she had 14 digs.
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-6. As for Bell Creek Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-10.
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic will face off against Carrollwood Day at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Bell Creek Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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