Lamar's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the East Newton Patriots. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lamar never let East Newton on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-6, 25-20, 25-22.
Lamar found their leader in underclassman Chrislyn Dixon, who had ten kills, five blocks, and four digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Dixon now had five or more in the last six games she's played.
Lamar kept the net locked down and finished the game with ten blocks. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now had at least eight blocks in six consecutive games.
Lamar pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for East Newton, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 3-8.
Lamar didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 victory vs. McDonald County on the 19th. As for East Newton, they will challenge Aurora at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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