After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Wild Rose, Port Edwards was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Tigerton Tigers as the Port Edwards Blackhawks made off with a 3-0 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Blackhawks also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Port Edwards didn't let Tigerton take a single set, but it sure wasn't easy: every set was decided by three points or less. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 26-24, 25-22.
Port Edwards was led to victory by Valedia Hernandez and Hayden Kleifgen. Hernandez had 11 digs, while Kleifgen had ten digs.
Port Edwards was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tigerton only served eight.
Despite the defeat, Tigerton saw an underclassman step up: Danika Tiller had 12 digs, three kills, and three kills. Those 12 digs set a new season-high mark for Tiller. The team also got some help courtesy of Jade Selle, who had 15 digs and two kills.
Port Edwards' win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-10. As for Tigerton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Port Edwards will welcome Pittsville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pittsville will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Port Edwards surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tigerton, they will take on Bowler at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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