Mater Academy Charter had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on the Everglades Gators with a sharp 3-0 victory on Thursday. The win was familiar territory for the Lions who have now won eight matches in a row.
One reason for the win was Mater Academy Charter's just kept getting better, winning each set by more points than the last. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 25-19, 25-11.
Mater Academy Charter got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was CAMILA VILLAR out in front who had five kills, three digs, and three aces. VILLAR is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had five or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Mater Academy Charter was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 18 consecutive matchups.
Mater Academy Charter's win bumped their record up to 15-3. As for Everglades, they moved to 12-8 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. After both having extra time off, Mater Academy Charter and Dr. Krop will shake off the cobwebs and take on one another at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mater Academy Charter will be looking to keep their 11-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Everglades, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play South Plantation at 7:00 p.m. South Plantation will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Everglades surely won't give up without a fight.
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