North Port came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but they unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against the IMG Academy White Ascenders, falling 3-0.
While North Port was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into IMG Academy White's winning margin in every set. Once all was said and done, the final set scores wound up at 25-7, 25-9, 25-14.
IMG Academy White was led to victory by Brooke Gruhl and Gabrielle Mecott. Gruhl had 12 assists, five digs, and three aces, while Mecott had seven kills, five digs, and three aces. Another player making a difference was Victoria Gamma, who had five kills, three digs, two aces, and a solo block.
North Port has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's dealt a heavy blow to their 4-6 record this season. As for IMG Academy White, they have now won nine of their last 12 games at home. That gives them an 8-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Port will head out to face off against Bishop Verot at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for IMG Academy White, they will venture away from home to challenge Land O' Lakes Christian at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
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