It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Topsail had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Middle Creek Mustangs. Winning may never get old, but the Pirates sure are getting used to it with their 15th in a row.
Topsail never let Middle Creek on the board, but things got pretty close in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-23, 25-19.
Hannah Losey was the offensive standout of the contest as she had four digs and 36 assists. She has been hot recently, having posted 17 or more assists the last 11 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Audrey Johnson, who had ten digs.
Despite the loss, Middle Creek saw an underclassman step up: Cameron Gerber had 11 digs and two aces.
Topsail's victory was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-1. As for Middle Creek, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Topsail has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Green Hope at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Green Hope will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Topsail surely won't give up without a fight. Middle Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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