Watkins Memorial came into Thursday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Granville Blue Aces on Thursday, sneaking past 3-2. The Warriors have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Blue Aces, too.
Watkins Memorial wouldn't go down easily and took Granville into a fifth set where they got it done with a three-point win. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 25-23, 25-19, 23-25, 15-12.
Watkins Memorial was led to victory by Lizzie Bricker and Michelle Downs. Bricker had 26 digs and two aces, while Downs had 17 digs and two aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Watkins Memorial was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 15 consecutive contests.
When it comes to explaining why Granville lost, don't look at Emma Gulledge. Despite the final result, she had ten digs and 12 assists. Gulledge is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Watkins Memorial's record is now 7-13. As for Granville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Watkins Memorial's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Licking Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Granville, they will take on Zanesville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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