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Score: (RV) Evangel 3, York 0 | Box Score

Record: Evangel (21-5, 8-3), York (19-12, 5-6) 

Location: York, Neb. (Freeman Center)

YORK, Neb. – Valor Volleyball traveled to Nebraska on Saturday (Nov. 2) afternoon, taking on the York Panthers, looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Ottawa on Wednesday. Evangel dominated from start to finish, sweeping York on Saturday, 3-0.

In set one, York took advantage of Evangel attacking errors, keeping pace with the Valor at a 16-16 game. A pair of service aces from Jessica Pritchett, paired with a duo of kills from Deryan Simpson was followed by attacking errors from York, as EU took a 25-19 win in set one.

Strong serving in set two by Evangel helped EU take an early lead over York. Leading 16-11, three different service aces and multiple kills from Evangel's offense gave EU a 9-2 run that ended the set, giving EU a 25-13 win in the second set of Saturday's match.

In the third and ultimately final set of play, Evangel swung a game high .379 attacking percentage, recording 15 kills in the set. Strong and consistent play from Loran Pritchett guided the Valor to a 25-18 win in the third and final set, as EU took care of business in a Saturday road sweep of the Panthers.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Loran Pritchett led the Valor offense with 18 kills.

• Jessica Pritchett led the team with 22 assists.

• Kenna Wise finished her evening with 12 digs.

• The Valor finished with 10 total service aces in the win.

UP NEXT

Evangel continues their road trip on Wednesday (Nov. 6) evening, taking on the Avila Eagles in Kansas City, Missouri at 7:00 p.m.

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