Elida typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Melrose proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged the Elida Tigers out 3-2. That's more bragging rights for the Buffaloes, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Melrose wouldn't go down easily and took Elida into a fifth set where they got it done with a six-point win. The final score came out to 12-25, 25-16, 25-17, 23-25, 15-9.
Melrose's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eden Lunsford, who had ten digs. The team also got some help courtesy of Kinlee Bradley, who had ten digs.
Melrose 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 five aces in nine consecutive matches.
Melrose pushed their record up to 14-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Elida, their loss ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 16-5.
Melrose will take on Dora at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Elida, they will square off against Gateway Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Gateway Christian will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Elida surely won't give up without a fight.
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