Lytle proved they can win big with a three-set win on Friday. On Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They snuck past the Hondo Owls with a 3-2 victory.
Lytle got the W, but it wasn't easy, at least in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 28-30, 25-22, 23-25, 17-15.
Shanell Rivera and Marinda Knight certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Rivera had 29 digs and 16 kills, while Knight had 20 digs, nine kills, and two aces. The team also got some help from Ava Lowe, who had 20 assists and 10 digs.
Lytle has been on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's been a welcome lift for their 12-14 record this season. As for Hondo, they have now lost eight of their last nine games on the road. That leaves them at a 14-16 record this season.
After both having extra time off, Lytle and Devine will shake off the rust and duke it out at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hondo, they have already played their next contest, a 3-1 loss against Carrizo Springs on the 25th.
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