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Creek finishes strong in sweep of Panthers

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Indian Creek secured a 3-0 victory over Buckeye Local in volleyball, winning 25-18, 25-20, 25-14. Coach Crystal Hammack praised her team's response after a difficult match against Buckeye Trail. The home opener brought excitement, particularly for the senior players. Indian Creek demonstrated their capability to close out sets effectively, highlighted by a crucial 10-0 run in the final set. In contrast, Buckeye Local's coach Abbey Wilson acknowledged her team's difficulty in finishing matches and emphasized the need for improvement.

The Panthers' next opportunity to turn things around will come against Brooke on Monday. Indian Creek, now 1-1, aims to build on this performance in their upcoming match against Beaver Local. The game served as a reminder of the importance of execution in volleyball, especially in tight match situations.

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