There's no place like home for Independence, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They blew past the Apollo Hawks 3-0 on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Patriots also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Independence was especially dominant in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 25-8, 25-17, 25-20.
Independence was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in ten consecutive games.
Independence's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-12. As for Apollo, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Independence will challenge Glendale at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Independence is facing Glendale at the right time seeing as Glendale is stuck on a 14-game losing streak. As for Apollo, they will take on Valley Vista at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Valley Vista will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Apollo surely won't give up without a fight.
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