Eastbrook's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Frankton Eagles out 3-2. For the Panthers, this counts as revenge for the 3-1 defeat the Eagles walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Eastbrook took Frankton into a fifth set where they got it done with a seven-point win. After all that action, the final score was 23-25, 25-14, 21-25, 25-23, 15-8.
Eastbrook was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 26 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in seven consecutive contests.
Despite the loss, Frankton had strong showings from Sloane Harrison, who had 11 digs and two aces, and Alana Thompson, who had six digs and five aces.
Eastbrook's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9. As for Frankton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season.
Eastbrook is on the road again on Saturday to play Manchester at 9:00 a.m. As for Frankton, they will challenge Eastern at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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