With a playoff game on the line, Riverview Sarasota rose to the challenge on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Sarasota Sailors. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rams.
The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-19, 25-14.
Gabrielle Meese paced Riverview Sarasota's offense, picking up nine kills. Meese got some help from
Mya Paben and her 17 assists. Meese also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with
Courtney Parrish, racking up two apiece.
When it comes to explaining why Sarasota lost, don't look at Carley Ramsden. Despite the final result, she had 57 digs and a block. Ramsden has been hot recently, having posted 13 or more digs the last three times she's played. Jayda Moon was another key player, getting 25 digs and a kill.
Riverview Sarasota pushed their record up to 15-7 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Sarasota, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season.
Riverview Sarasota has already played their next match, a 3-1 loss against Venice on the 19th. Sarasota does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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