Howard put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Marriotts Ridge 3-0. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Lions also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
One reason for the win was Howard's dynamic defense, which allowed fewer and fewer points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-18, 25-12.
Howard found their leader in underclassman Jojo Vassor, who had eight digs and four aces. Those eight digs set a new season-high mark for Vassor.
Howard 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 11 aces in six consecutive matches.
Howard pushed their record up to 11-0 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Marriotts Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Howard will welcome River Hill at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Marriotts Ridge, they will host Long Reach at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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