In the first set of their 3-set match against visiting Chandler Basha on Tuesday night (Sept. 21), Xavier Prep’s Gators got off to a quick 12-0 start.
There was
not much need to look in the rear-view mirror after that, as the Gators went on
to post a 3-set sweep at the Activity Center, 25-13, 25-19 and 25-14.
Basha
recovered somewhat in the second set and even led midway through. Xavier,
however, got four kills from senior Tiffany Tellez to stay close or move back
in front. Tellez finished with 14 kills and 14 digs.
The Bears
tried to dig themselves out of a hole, and were close in the early stages of
the third set. But a block by the Gators allowed them to re-take the lead, and
they began to pull away.
Senior Emma
Soderstrom also had a strong game with 11 kills and 16 digs. Senior setter
Alexa Shiner had 34 assists and freshman libero Olivia Lenz had 14 digs. Senior
middle blocker Bella Sinacori had 3 blocks and senior Hannah Ulisch had a pair
of service aces.
Xavier and
Basha will have a rematch at Basha on Oct. 13.
It will be
part of a tough stretch against Premier Region opponents, with home-and-home
series on the schedule.
Xavier’s
next match will be Thursday (Sept. 23) at Premier foe Chandler High.
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