Slocomb proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by three) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Dale County Warriors 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Red Tops have posted since September 19, 2024.
If you add up the scores from across all five sets (99-98) Slocomb actually scored fewer points, but in the end it didn't matter. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 25-18, 25-18, 12-25, 15-13.
Dale County lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jaslyn Smith, who had 18 kills, 15 blocks, and four digs. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Grace Snellgrove, who had 13 digs, ten kills, and four aces.
Red Tops
| 09/15/25 @ Dale County | 3-2 |
| 09/09/25 @ Samson | 3-0 |
| 09/06/25 vs Pleasant Home | 2-0 |
| 09/06/25 vs Ashford | 2-0 |
The victory (which was Slocomb's fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-6. As for Dale County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Slocomb will be playing at home against Northside Methodist Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dale County, they will venture away from home to take on Ariton at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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