It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Burke had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Avon Pirates. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cougars also won the last time the pair played back in October.
Burke was especially dominant in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-19, 25-19.
Burke's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Paige Bull led the charge by getting nine aces and three blocks. The dominant performance gave Bull a new career-high in aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Sargent, who had seven digs and two aces.
Burke was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 20 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in five consecutive matches.
Burke's record is now 33-3. As for Avon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-17 record this season.
Burke will face off against Harding County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Harding County will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Burke surely won't give up without a fight. Avon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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