North Lamar was handed a three-set loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the New Diana Eagles. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lilly Stewart was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had six digs and two aces.
They weren't the only good server: North Lamar was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. They are a perfect 7-0 when they serve at least ten aces.
Stormie Evans-Holland and Taryn Reece certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Evans-Holland had 11 digs and one assist, while Reece had six digs and two aces. Reece has been hot recently, having posted two or more aces the last three times she's played.
North Lamar's record now sits at 12-7. As for New Diana, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season.
North Lamar wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 2-0 win against Gilmer on the 4th. As for New Diana, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-0 defeat against Lindale on the 4th.
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