Skyline typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday Mead proved too difficult a challenge. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Spartans. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
While Mead won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the second set they played. The final score came out to 25-21, 25-23, 25-19.
Skyline's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Sanika Vipin, who had 20 digs, and Emma Gutke, who had 11 kills, five digs, four aces, and one block. Gutke has been hot for a while, having posted eight or more kills the last 28 times she's played.
Mead has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. As for Skyline, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 19-11-3 record this season.
Mead has already played their next match, a 3-1 loss against Emerald Ridge on the 22nd. Skyline does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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