Discovery won the last time they faced Magnolia Science Academy Van Nuys, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Discovery Warriors walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Magnolia Science Academy Van Nuys Mustang. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Warriors.
The match finished with set scores of 25-9, 25-2, 19-25, 25-23.
Discovery found their leader in underclassman Ashlyn Rico, who had ten aces. Those ten aces set a new season-high mark for Rico. Bridget Alvarado was another key player, getting five kills and three aces.
Discovery was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 21 aces. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 0 aces per game earlier this season, but in their last five games they've averaged 12.2.
Discovery's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Magnolia Science Academy Van Nuys, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Discovery will take on Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Discovery is facing Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology at the right time seeing as Alliance Marine-Innovation & Technology is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Magnolia Science Academy Van Nuys, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Magnolia Science Academy Reseda, where the match is scheduled at 2:00 p.m.
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