Clearwater's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Zalma Bulldogs with a sharp 3-0 win. That three set margin sets a new team best for the Fightin' Tigers this season.
Clearwater's not only won, but also showed off some consistency: keeping Zalma between 16 and 18 points across their sets. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 25-18, 25-16.
Clearwater found their leader in underclassman Peyton Hurt, who had five aces and three digs. The dominant performance gave Hurt a new career-high in aces.
Clearwater was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Clearwater moved to 7-27 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Zalma, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clearwater will host South Iron at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Zalma, they will welcome North Pemiscot at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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