It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Venice had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top against the Riverview Sarasota Rams by a score of 3-1. The Indians have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Rams, too.
The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 18-25, 25-16, 29-27.
Venice's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brighton Ferguson led the charge by getting 17 digs. Brooke Gruhl was another key player, getting ten digs, two aces, and a kill.
Venice kept the net locked down and finished the game with 12 blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
Venice pushed their record up to 12-9 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Riverview Sarasota, their loss dropped their record down to 15-8.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Venice's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Newsome at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Riverview Sarasota, they will venture away from home to face off against Palm Harbor University at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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