Mercer had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the North Clarion Wolves by a score of 3-1 on Saturday. That's more bragging rights for the Mustangs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mercer had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-21.
Ainsley Baldwin paced Mercer's offense, picking up 15 kills. Baldwin got some help from Farren Baldwin and her 18 assists. Ainsley was also solid from the service line: she led the team with two aces.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercer will look to takes advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they takes on Kennedy Catholic at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. As for North Clarion, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Union at 6:00 p.m. on September 2.
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