Independence's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Bakersfield Drillers with a sharp 3-0 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Falcons also won the last time the pair played on October 7th.
Independence was especially dominant in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-23, 25-23.
Kenadi Walton paced Independence's offense, picking up 14 kills. Walton got some help from
Julianna Merlo and her 16 assists.
Jenna Miller controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
Bakersfield's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Carly Arambula, who had 13 digs, and Valeria Cunyas, who had 25 digs and two aces. Cunyas has been hot for a while, having posted 17 or more digs the last nine times she's played.
Independence's record now sits at 24-12. As for Bakersfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-15-1 record this season.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Independence will be playing in front of their home fans against Dinuba at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bakersfield, they will venture away from home to challenge Golden West at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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