The Mabank Panthers were able to grind out a solid win over the Cumby Trojans on Thursday, taking the game 2-0.
Mabank easily took the first set, but they let things get interesting in the other. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-17.
Leading Mabank to victory were Khilyn Wilkinson and Grace Kilgore. Wilkinson had eight digs and three aces, while Kilgore had three aces. That's the most aces Wilkinson has posted since back in September of 2024.
They weren't the only good server: Mabank 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 nine aces in three consecutive matches.
Mabank's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Cumby, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-7.
Mabank wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-1 loss against Greenville on the 23rd. As for Cumby, they have also already played their next game, a 2-1 defeat against Lone Oak on the 23rd.
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