Durant came tearing into Thursday's match with three straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Bartow Yellow Jackets by a score of 3-1. For the Cougars, this counts as revenge for the 3-2 defeat the Yellow Jackets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2023.
Durant was staring down a 1-0 deficit headed into the second set, but they rallied to take the next three for the win. The match finished with set scores of 24-26, 26-24, 25-10, 25-13.
Durant can attribute much of their success to Addison Harris, who had 13 digs and two aces. Harris is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Durant was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 16 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least 13 aces in three consecutive matchups.
Durant pushed their record up to 10-5 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Bartow, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-6.
Durant is on the road again on Monday to play Newsome at 7:30 p.m. As for Bartow, they will challenge Santa Fe Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Santa Fe Catholic will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Bartow surely won't give up without a fight.
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