Lightridge hadn't done well against Rock Ridge recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Lightridge Bolts had just enough and edged the Rock Ridge Phoenix out 3-2. This was payback for the Bolts, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Lightridge got the one that really mattered. The final score came out to 25-18, 21-25, 25-19, 21-25, 15-8.
Lightridge was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least ten aces in three consecutive matches.
Lightridge has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 6-5-1 record this season. As for Rock Ridge, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Lightridge will stay at home for another game and welcome Stone Bridge at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Stone Bridge is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Lightridge will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Rock Ridge, they will square off against Loudoun Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rock Ridge is facing Loudoun Valley at the right time seeing as Loudoun Valley is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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