It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Avon had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Austintown-Fitch Falcons. Winning may never get old, but the Eagles sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-17, 25-11.
Avon's offense was headlined by
Londyn Stone and
Lily Hamilton, who picked up 15 kills apiece. They got some help from
Kaitlyn Pojman and her 20 assists. Hamilton also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with
Thea Beran, racking up three apiece.
When it comes to explaining why Austintown-Fitch lost, don't look at Isabella Direnzo. Despite the final result, she had 12 digs. Direnzo is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last eight games she's played.
Avon is on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 24-2 record this season. As for Austintown-Fitch, their loss dropped their record down to 20-6.
Avon's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Anthony Wayne at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Anthony Wayne will roll in looking for their 19th straight win, something Avon surely won't give up without a fight. Austintown-Fitch does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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