Avon Park lost to Hardee back in August, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Red Devils walked away with a 3-1 win over the Wildcats. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Red Devils.
Avon Park was dominant in they sets they won, taking each by at least ten points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 23-25, 25-11, 25-15.

Sophia Heston
09/11/25 vs Hardee | 21 |
09/09/25 vs Lake Placid | 12 |
09/04/25 vs Sebring | 12 |
09/02/25 vs Lake Wales | 8 |
08/28/25 @ Lake Placid | 19 |
08/26/25 vs Frostproof | 22 |
Leading Avon Park to victory were Peyton Cobb and Sophia Heston. Cobb had 26 digs, seven kills, and five aces, while Heston had 21 digs, 16 kills, and three aces. That's the most digs Heston has posted over her last six contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Naomy Diaz, who had 21 digs and four assists.
They weren't the only good server: Avon Park was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 21 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Avon Park's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Hardee, they now also have a losing record of 5-6.
Coming up, Avon Park will face off against Frostproof at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hardee, they have already played their next match, a 3-1 defeat against Sebring on the 15th.
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