After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Eau Gallie, Palm Bay was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Brevard Christian War Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pirates have posted since August 22, 2024.
Palm Bay took Brevard Christian into a fifth set where they got it done with a six-point win. The final score came out to 25-19, 25-20, 20-25, 17-25, 15-9.
Palm Bay's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Rachel Twardzik led the charge by getting seven digs. The team also got some help courtesy of Audrey Swartz, who had eight assists and four digs.
Palm Bay's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Brevard Christian, their defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palm Bay will host Westwood at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Brevard Christian, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Master's Academy at 6:00 p.m. on September 11.
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