Saint Thomas Aquinas had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 2-0 win over the De Soto Wildcats on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Saints, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The 2-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Saint Thomas Aquinas was: they took both sets by at least 16 points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-8, 25-9.
Saint Thomas Aquinas' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Emma Nash, who had eight digs.
Saint Thomas Aquinas couldn't miss and finished the game having scored on 52% of their attack attempts. That's a new trend for them: their average hitting percentage was 29.6% earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 32.9%.
Saint Thomas Aquinas' record now sits at 32-6. As for De Soto, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 14 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-22 record this season.
Saint Thomas Aquinas has already played their next contest, a 2-1 victory against St. James Academy on the 2nd. De Soto does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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