Volleyball: AMXS spikes record

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  • By Airman 1st Class Cody H. Ramirez
  • 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --  The 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's volleyball team pulled away with their first victory of the season March 10, winning two of three sets versus the 509th Maintenance Squadron's volleyball team.

"For a team that lacked preseason practice, we played very well tonight," said Laurie Taylor, AMXS team captain. "It feels great to win the game. MXS played well, but we're leaving with the victory."

Set 1: AMXS was first on the scoreboard after blocking a spike. They continued dominating the scoreboard with a lead of 9-4 until MXS picked-up the tempo, tying the game 12-12. They didn't stop there, taking the lead 19-14. With a few chants and motivational remarks AMXS came back, tying the game 19-19. AMXS continued their momentum through the first set, winning 25-20.

"We always play well the first set," Taylor said. "We usually lose it in the second and third set, but we pulled through this time."

Set 2: MXS scored during the opening serve. The set went back and forth offensively and defensively until AMXS had a good run, taking the lead 16-10. It didn't last long. MXS served their way into the lead 18-17. The 1-point lead made the difference. MXS sealed the second set 25-24.

Set 3: MXS scored the first 6-points at the start of the third set. They maintained their lead up until the game point, 14-9, when MXS blew their game winning serve. AMXS took advantage of the missed opportunity, serving their way to a 16-14 victory.

"We played alright tonight, but we need more practice as a team" said Steven Edwards, MXS team captain. "AMXS played as well as we did, but they stayed in it and we lost our focus."