Perkins's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Vermilion Sailors out 3-2. This was payback for the Pirates, who suffered a 3-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Perkins took Vermilion into a fifth set where they got it done with a five-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 18-25, 25-14, 25-15, 20-25, 15-10.
Perkins had a senior duo take command as Olivia Hartung had 24 digs and Carly Grathwol had ten digs. Hartung is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last eight games she's played dating back to last season.
Perkins was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in four consecutive matchups.
Several Sailors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Alyssa Woodward, who had 13 digs.
Perkins' victory bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Vermilion, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-8 record.
Perkins' homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bellevue at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Vermilion, they will challenge Port Clinton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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