On Tuesday, the Kennedy Commanders had just enough and edged the Manual Thunderbolts out 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Commanders.
Kennedy wouldn't go down easily and took Manual into a fifth set where they got it done with a eight-point win. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-11, 20-25, 26-24, 15-7.
Kennedy kept the net locked down and finished the game with 11 blocks. That's the most blocks they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Kennedy's victory bumped their record up to 10-8. As for Manual, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kennedy will head out to square off against DSST: Cedar at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Kennedy is facing DSST: Cedar at the right time seeing as DSST: Cedar is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Manual, they will venture away from home to face off against Rocky Mountain Prep SMART at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rocky Mountain Prep SMART is coming into the game with four straight defeats at home, meaning Manual will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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