Blaine's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Irondale Knights, sneaking past 3-2. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bengals as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Blaine had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 24-26, 17-25, 25-18, 25-23, 15-13.
When it comes to explaining why Irondale lost, don't look at Wade Vang. Despite the final result, he had six digs and two aces. Vang is also crushing it when it comes to assists: he's posted at least 12 every time he's taken the court this season.
Blaine's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Irondale, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-7.
Blaine has already played their next contest (against Andover), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Irondale does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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