Lockport hadn't done well against Lyons recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Lockport Porters had just enough and edged the Lyons Lions out 2-1. The win was familiar territory for the Porters who have now won nine games in a row.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Lockport who won the one that mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 24-26, 25-21.
Lockport was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Lyons saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Julia Ahrens had ten digs.
Lockport's victory bumped their record up to 30-4. As for Lyons, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-16 record this season.
Lockport didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-1 loss against Normal Community on the 26th. Lyons has also already played their next match, a 2-0 win against Kenwood on the 26th.
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