There's no place like home for Deer Trail, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They skirted past the Kim/Branson Mustangs 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since October 4, 2024.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Deer Trail got the one that really mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 21-25, 25-10, 19-25, 15-8.
Ruby Ramirez
| 09/19/25 vs Kim/Branson | 3 |
| 09/12/25 @ Bethune | 2 |
| 09/09/25 vs Liberty Tree Academy | 1 |
| 08/28/25 vs Flagler | 1 |
Deer Trail got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ruby Ramirez out in front who had six digs and three aces. Those three aces gave Ramirez a new career-high.
Ramirez wasn't the only good server: Deer Trail was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in five consecutive contests.
Deer Trail pushed their record up to 4-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Kim/Branson, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Deer Trail wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against Elbert on the 20th. As for Kim/Branson, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against Holly on the 20th.
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