Republic can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They came out on top against the Central Bulldogs by a score of 3-1. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Republic had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 24-26, 25-13, 25-16, 25-12.
Republic was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're ace total in three consecutive matchups.
Republic's victory bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Central, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Republic will face off against Conway at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Conway will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Republic surely won't give up without a fight. As for Central, they will take on Girard at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday. Girard is coming into the match with four straight victories on the road, so Central will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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