After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hilltop, North Central was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They walked away with a 3-1 win over the Holgate Tigers. The victory was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
North Central had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-20.
Despite the loss, Holgate still got an impressive performance from Mya Tijerina, who had 38 digs and a kill. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Tijerina now had 15 or more in the last seven games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sylee Leaders, who had eight digs, a kill, and 12 assists.
North Central's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10. As for Holgate, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Central will take on Swanton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Swanton will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something North Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Holgate, they will welcome Continental at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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