Mulberry Grove gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Vandalia Vandals 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Aces have posted since October 5, 2024.
Mulberry Grove had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next two. The final score came out to 18-25, 25-15, 25-23.
Addy Buatte paced Mulberry Grove's offense, picking up seven kills. Buatte were helped by Lola Johnson and Myah Huhn, who contributed eight assists each. Finally, Daisy Allen kept Mulberry Grove's defense grounded, leading the team with four blocks.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mulberry Grove will host Ramsey at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Aces' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Vandalia, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Brownstown/St. Elmo at 5:00 p.m.
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