Atholton's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Hammond Golden Bears. That's more bragging rights for the Raiders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The 3-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Atholton was: they took every set by at least 12 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-12, 25-8.
Atholton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Riley Smialowicz led the charge by getting seven digs and three aces. That's the most aces Smialowicz has posted since back in September of 2023.
Atholton was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 20 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Atholton has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Hammond, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atholton will venture away from home to take on Oakland Mills at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Atholton is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Hammond, they will head out to square off against Long Reach at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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