South was handed a three-set loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Jefferson Area Falcons.
South's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Milli Ellis, who had 15 digs, four aces, and one block. That's the most aces Ellis has posted since back in October of 2024. Payton Miozzi was another key player, getting 12 digs.
They weren't the only good servers: South was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in seven consecutive contests.
South has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Jefferson Area, they moved to 13-5 with that defeat, which also ended their four-match winning streak.
Coincidentally, South and Jefferson Area will both be playing Berkshire the next time they take the court. The Rebels will head out to face the Badgers at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, while the Falcons will play them later in the day, at 11:30 a.m.
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