Spanish Fork hadn't done well against Timpview recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Spanish Fork Dons came out on top against the Timpview Thunderbirds by a score of 3-1. This was payback for the Dons, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Spanish Fork had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 25-17, 25-16, 25-19.
Madeline Van Brederode and Livia Eyre certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Van Brederode had 14 digs and four aces, while Eyre had 14 kills, eight digs, two blocks, and two aces. That's the most aces Eyre has posted in her last five matches.
Spanish Fork now has a winning record of 14-13. As for Timpview, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-12 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Spanish Fork will take on Maple Mountain at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Maple Mountain will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Spanish Fork surely won't give up without a fight. As for Timpview, they will challenge Springville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Springville is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Timpview will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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