Pembroke Hill and Barstow met for a duel on Tuesday where Pembroke Hill prevailed. The Pembroke Hill Raiders blew past the Barstow Knights 3-0. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Raiders also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
The 3-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Pembroke Hill was: they took every set by at least 12 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-13, 25-10.
Pembroke Hill 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 seven aces in four consecutive games.
Pembroke Hill's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-11-2. As for Barstow, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-6-1 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pembroke Hill will take on Van Horn at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Van Horn is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Pembroke Hill will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Barstow, they will head out to square off against St. Michael the Archangel at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. St. Michael the Archangel will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Barstow surely won't give up without a fight.
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