After both having extra time off, the Sumrall Bobcats and the Poplarville Hornets will shake off the rust and duke it out at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sumrall will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
On Thursday, Sumrall made easy work of Natchez and carried off a 3-0 victory.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Sumrall took every set by at least 16 points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-5, 25-5, 25-9.
Meanwhile, Poplarville got the win against McComb on Tuesday by a conclusive 3-0.
The match finished with set scores of 25-4, 25-17, 25-11.
Poplarville's win came from a few key players Sumrall will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Abbi Vaughan, who had nine aces. Those nine aces gave her a new career-high. Libby Wells was another key player, getting six aces.
Sumrall's win bumped their record up to 23-5. As for Poplarville, their victory bumped their record up to 17-7.
Sumrall suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Poplarville in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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