Nazareth Area had already won nine in a row and they went ahead and made it ten on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Northampton Konkrete Kids. That's more bragging rights for the Blue Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mallory Garland was nothing short of spectacular: she had 22 digs and three aces. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 14 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Cassidy Lohenitz was another key player, getting ten digs.
Nazareth Area was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least 11 aces in five consecutive contests.
Nazareth Area pushed their record up to 18-7 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Northampton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-7-2 record this season.
Nazareth Area will head out to challenge Bethlehem Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Northampton, they will take on Freedom at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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