Perkins hadn't done well against Vermilion recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Perkins Pirates walked away with a 3-1 win over the Vermilion Sailors. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Pirates also won the last time the pair played back in September.
The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-22, 22-25, 25-17.
Perkins was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September.
Despite the loss, Vermilion saw an underclassman step up: Haley Stepp had 12 digs and four aces.
The victory snapped Perkins' losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-17 record. As for Vermilion, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.
Perkins is on the road again on Monday to play Lake at 6:00 p.m. Lake will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Perkins surely won't give up without a fight. Vermilion does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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