With a playoff game on the line, Padua Franciscan rose to the challenge on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Barberton Magics. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bruins.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Padua Franciscan took every set by at least 15 points. The final score came out to 25-10, 25-6, 25-6.
Paige Stanicki was nothing short of spectacular: she had nine aces and three digs. Those nine aces gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Giulia Reginelli, who had eight digs.
Padua Franciscan was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Padua Franciscan's record now sits at 11-12. As for Barberton, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-19.
Padua Franciscan will welcome St. Vincent-St. Mary at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Barberton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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