Gibbon can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Sunday. They walked away with a 2-0 victory over the Sandhills Valley Mavericks. For the Buffaloes, this counts as revenge for the 2-1 defeat the Mavericks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Gibbon was dominant in the first set, but otherwise had just enough against a tough Sandhills Valley squad. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-18.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Gibbon to victory, but perhaps none more so than Emma Clark, who had 11 digs. Kimberly Hernandez was another key player, getting seven digs and two aces.
She wasn't the only good server: Gibbon was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That's the most aces they've posted in their last nine matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Sandhills Valley lost, don't look at Lexi Hagan. Despite the final result, she had nine digs and two aces.
Gibbon's win bumped their record up to 3-11. As for Sandhills Valley, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Gibbon's road trip will continue as they head out to face Arcadia/Loup City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sandhills Valley, they will challenge Fullerton at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
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