Franklin didn't have done well against Appleton North recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Franklin Sabers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Appleton North Lightning. For the Sabers, this counts as revenge for the 3-0 loss the Lightning walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2023.
Franklin was staring down a 1-0 deficit headed into the second set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 24-26, 25-18, 17-15.
Franklin's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Madison Marx, who had eight aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaitlyn Marx, who had five digs and five aces.
Marx wasn't the only one working in the aces department: Franklin was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 31 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Several Lightning players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Chloe North, who had ten digs. North is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least four every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Hannah Moua, who had four digs.
Franklin has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. As for Appleton North, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Franklin is on the road again on Friday to play Kettle Moraine Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. As for Appleton North, they will square off against Slinger at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Slinger will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Appleton North surely won't give up without a fight.
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