Center's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Marysville Indians out 3-2. That's more bragging rights for the Cougars, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Center had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 23-25, 15-25, 25-22, 25-18, 15-10.
Leading Center to victory were Elliana Burgess and Aia Flores. Burgess had 26 digs and two aces, while Flores had 20 digs. Burgess is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Brianna Swyers, who had 14 digs.
Center 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 six aces in five consecutive matches.
Despite the loss, Marysville still got an impressive performance from Maddie White, who had two kills, two aces, and 39 assists.
Center has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. As for Marysville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-19 record this season.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars challenges Roseville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. They are coming into the matchup with six straight victories at home, so Center will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Marysville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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