Pandora-Gilboa hadn't done well against Liberty-Benton recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Pandora-Gilboa Rockets narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Liberty-Benton Eagles 3-2. This was payback for the Rockets, who suffered a 3-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Pandora-Gilboa was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 16-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-13, 15-11.
Lexi Wentz was the offensive standout of the contest as she had eight digs and two aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in August.
When it comes to explaining why Liberty-Benton lost, don't look at Alyssa Roberts. Despite the final result, she had 15 digs and two aces.
Pandora-Gilboa's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-5. As for Liberty-Benton, their loss dropped their record down to 14-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pandora-Gilboa will welcome Kalida at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pandora-Gilboa is facing Kalida at the right time seeing as Kalida is stuck on a three-game losing streak. After both having extra time off, Liberty-Benton and Upper Sandusky will shake off the cobwebs and take on one another at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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