Astoria/VIT had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Beardstown Tigers on Monday, sneaking past 2-1. This was payback for the Rebels, who suffered a 2-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Astoria/VIT had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next two. The match finished with set scores of 15-25, 25-18, 25-21.
When it comes to explaining why Beardstown lost, don't look at Brandy Mendoza. Despite the final result, she had 23 digs and 11 kills. Mendoza is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had seven or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jazmin Pacheco, who had eight digs and 28 assists.
Astoria/VIT's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Beardstown, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Astoria/VIT will take on Midwest Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Astoria/VIT is facing Midwest Central at the right time seeing as Midwest Central is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Beardstown, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Liberty at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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