Goochland's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Western Albemarle Warriors out 3-2. While the Bulldogs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Goochland was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 15-25, 22-25, 26-24, 15-13.
Western Albemarle's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Cassandra Zevgolis, who had 16 digs, and Ava Hardy, who had 14 digs, five kills, and five kills. Hardy has been hot recently, having also posted 14 or more assists the last 11 times she's played.
Goochland pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Western Albemarle, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Goochland will face off against Orange County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Goochland is facing Orange County at the right time seeing as Orange County is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Western Albemarle, they will challenge Monticello at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Western Albemarle will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Monticello will have lost eight straight heading into Tuesday's matchup.
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