Delano didn't have done well against Chavez recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Delano Tigers walked away with a 3-1 win over the Chavez Titans. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 3-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
After all that action, the final score was 26-24, 25-17, 11-25, 25-18.
Delano was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in 14 consecutive matchups.
Delano's victory bumped their record up to 8-4-2. As for Chavez, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Delano will venture away from home to challenge Shafter at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Shafter is coming into the game with five straight wins at home, so Delano will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Chavez, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Wasco at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wasco will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Chavez surely won't give up without a fight.
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