New Haven posted their closest victory since September 24, 2024 on Saturday. They skirted past the St. Louis Christian HomeSchool Patriots 2-1.
New Haven had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 23-25, 25-21, 25-22.
New Haven got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Maggie Hoener out in front who had 12 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Hoener has posted since back in October of 2024. Another player making a difference was Megan Hoerstkamp, who had six digs and three aces.
They weren't the only good server: New Haven was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in four consecutive contests.
The victory was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-12-2. As for St. Louis Christian HomeSchool, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Haven will head out to square off against Hermann at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Shamrocks are facing the Bearcats at the right time seeing as the Bearcats are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for St. Louis Christian HomeSchool, they will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against Montgomery County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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