Athens had to endure a nine-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Chequamegon Screaming Eagles 3-0 on Tuesday. That looming 3-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bluejays yet this season.
One reason for the win was Athens' dynamic defense, which allowed fewer and fewer points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-20, 25-15.
Athens was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 20 aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're ace total in three consecutive games.
Athens' win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-16. As for Chequamegon, their defeat was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 8-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Athens will head out to face off against Phillips at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Chequamegon, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Rib Lake at 7:00 p.m.
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