Kirtland had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. Everything went their way against the Orange Lions as they made off with a 3-0 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Hornets also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.
The win didn't come easy: Orange scored at least 18 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 26-24, 25-18.
Kirtland can attribute much of their success to Bria Golem, who had 12 digs and three aces.
Golem wasn't the only good server: Kirtland was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 26 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kirtland will look to takes advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they takes on North at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Orange, they will square off against Brooklyn at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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