Brookfield came into Monday's contest having lost 38 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Penney Hornets on Monday. This was a revenge match for the Bulldogs, as the team was forced to settle for a 2-1 loss when these two played last Saturday.
Brookfield took Penney into a fifth set where they got it done with a two-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 21-25, 25-21, 25-16, 22-25, 27-25.
Brookfield was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 25 aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're ace total in three consecutive matchups.
Brookfield's win ended a 13-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-16. As for Penney, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-19-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brookfield will head out to challenge Mexico at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Brookfield is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 12-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Penney, they are taking a road trip to square off against West Platte at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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