Floyd Central managed to slip by DeSales the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Highlanders came up short against the Colts on Monday, falling 3-0. The Highlanders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Colts apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
The match came down to the wire multiple times:two sets needed extra rallies to declare a winner. The match finished with set scores of 27-25, 29-27, 25-15.
Luke Piper paced Floyd Central's offense, picking up eight kills. Piper got some help from Carson Mingus and his 14 assists. Finally, Piper was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high three blocks.
Floyd Central's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for DeSales, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Coincidentally, Floyd Central and DeSales will both be playing St. Xavier the next time they take the court. The Highlanders will host the Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Colts will host them at 7:30 p.m. on the 16th.
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