Varela had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They had just enough and edged out the Mater Lakes Academy Bears 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Vipers have posted since April 10th.
Varela's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sebastian Hidalgo, who had 16 digs and three aces. Hidalgo is on a roll when it comes to digs, as he's now had 11 or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Gabriel Ramos, who had 23 assists and six digs.
Vipers
| 05/09/25 vs Mater Lakes Academy | 3-2 |
| 05/06/25 vs Miami Beach | 3-0 |
| 05/01/25 vs Belen Jesuit | 3-1 |
| 04/29/25 vs Southridge | 3-0 |
| 04/22/25 vs Keys Gate | 3-0 |
| + 3 more games |
They weren't the only good server: Varela 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 eight aces in eight consecutive matches.
Varela is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season. As for Mater Lakes Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at ten games and leaves them with a 21-8 record.
Looking ahead, Varela will head out on the road to take on Reagan at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mater Lakes Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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