Apex didn't have done well against Middle Creek recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Apex Cougars put the hurt on the Middle Creek Mustangs with a sharp 3-0 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Cougars have posted against the Mustangs since December 17, 2020.
The final score came out to 25-12, 25-18, 25-23.
Apex was led to victory by Katie Raymer and Kira Bostick. Raymer had ten digs and two aces, while Bostick had six digs and two aces. Raymer is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had six or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Apex was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least 11 aces in three consecutive contests.
Apex is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. As for Middle Creek, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Apex will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Green Hope at 6:00 p.m. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Apex has won five straight at home, while Green Hope won six straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Middle Creek, they will challenge Green Level at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Green Level will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Middle Creek surely won't give up without a fight.
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