Mountain Empire won the last time they faced Gompers Prep Academy, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Mountain Empire Redhawks won by a set and slipped past the Gompers Prep Academy Eagles 3-2.
Mountain Empire was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 21-25, 22-25, 25-20, 15-8.
Mountain Empire found their leader in underclassman Rowan Smith, who had 17 digs and five aces. Smith is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 17 or more in the last four games she's played. Sequoia Conway was another key player, getting 12 digs and three kills.
Mountain Empire was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in four consecutive matches.
Mountain Empire's victory bumped their record up to 14-8. As for Gompers Prep Academy, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Liberty Charter the next time they take the court. Gompers Prep Academy will host Liberty Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Mountain Empire will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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