Monsignor Pace had already won nine in a row and they went ahead and made it ten on Thursday. They blew past the Mourning Sharks 3-0. The Spartans have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Sharks, too.
One reason for the win was Monsignor Pace's dynamic defense, which allowed fewer and fewer points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 25-19, 25-18.
Monsignor Pace was led to victory by Maria Isabel Castillo and Tiffany Mirabal. Castillo had five digs, three aces, and three aces, while Mirabal had three digs and three aces. That's the most aces Mirabal has posted in her last four matchups.
Monsignor Pace was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in three consecutive matches.
Despite the defeat, Mourning saw an underclassman step up: Julia Shevit had three digs and two aces. Shevit is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Monsignor Pace's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-3. As for Mourning, their loss dropped their record down to 11-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monsignor Pace will face off against Doral Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mourning, they are taking a road trip to square off against Varela at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Mourning is facing Varela at the right time seeing as Varela is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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