After both having extra time off, the J.L. Mann Patriots and the Anderson Christian Lions will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. J.L. Mann is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Two weeks ago, J.L. Mann didn't have quite enough to beat Anderson Christian and fell 3-2.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, J.L. Mann sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The final score came out to 25-21, 23-25, 27-25, 19-25, 15-10.
Despite their loss, J.L. Mann saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Ian Erno, who had 16 kills, seven blocks, and three aces, was perhaps the best of all. Ethan Nguyen was another key player, getting five aces, three kills, and two blocks.
He was just one part of a dominant defense: J.L. Mann kept the net locked down and finished the game with ten blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
J.L. Mann's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Anderson Christian, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
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