Franklinton came tearing into Thursday's game with four straight wins and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets as they made off with a 3-0 win. This was payback for the Rams, who suffered a 3-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
The victory didn't come easy: Roanoke Rapids scored at least points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-14, 25-16.
Adalyn Smith was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had 11 digs and two aces. She is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last five games she's played.
Franklinton 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 six aces in five consecutive matches.
Franklinton pushed their record up to 8-7 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Roanoke Rapids, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-3.
Franklinton will head out to face off against Nash Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Roanoke Rapids, they will square off against Southern Nash at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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