It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but St. Thomas More had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Pius XI Catholic Popes. That's more bragging rights for the Cavaliers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The final score came out to 25-7, 25-3, 25-18.
St. Thomas More got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kaylee Kovacovich out in front who had five digs and four aces. That's the most aces Kovacovich has posted since back in October.
St. Thomas More was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least 11 aces in six consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Pius XI Catholic still got an impressive performance from Karina Contreras, who had 13 digs. Contreras is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last three games she's played.
St. Thomas More's record now sits at 25-7. As for Pius XI Catholic, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 24-19.
St. Thomas More will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Luxemburg-Casco at 10:30 a.m. Luxemburg-Casco will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something St. Thomas More surely won't give up without a fight. Pius XI Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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