MACON, Ga. – The Saint Leo beach volleyball team's win streak hit double-digits defeating the weekend's tournament host, Mercer, 4-1 Sunday morning. The Green and Gold completed the perfect weekend by taking care of Carson-Newman 4-1 later on in the afternoon. The weekend's 4-0 clean sweep in Macon, Ga. raised the Lions' overall record to 17-7 overall, recording the team's 11
th straight victory.
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Elizabeth Sandoval and
Amanda Doherty as the fifth pair had a perfect weekend together. Sandoval and Doherty defeated the Bears (21-19, 21-18) and then the Eagles (21-15, 21-14).
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Aliya Fredette-Huffman and
LeeAnn Potter at the second pairings and fourth pair,
Clare Flanagan and
Brenna Reinhard went 2-0 Sunday, 3-1 over the weekend, respectively.
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Saint Leo Pairings Results vs Mercer
- Olivia Boeve / Lexi Polychrones def. Nina Vattovaz / Jeanette Henderson (18-21, 21-10, 21-19)
- Aliya Fredette-Huffman / LeeAnn Potter def. Jordan Paddock / Reese Hood (21-18, 21-15)
- Ally-Reese Williams / Emma Miller def. Nicole Omara / Sydney Benson (23-21, 21-16)
- Clare Flanagan / Brenna Reinhard def. Ellie Miller / Alyssa Scoggins (21-17, 13-21, 15-10)
- Elizabeth Sandoval / Amanda Doherty def. Elena Sandrey / Emily Leonard (21-19, 21-18)
Saint Leo Pairings Results vs Carson-Newman
- Nina Vattovaz / Jeanette Henderson def. Sierra Still / Mia Toribio (15-21, 21-18, 15-13)
- Aliya Fredette-Huffman / LeeAnn Potter def. Abbey Hildenbrand / Jenny Jile (21-17, 16-21, 16-6)
- Piper Halgrow / McKenna Hall def. Ally-Reese Williams / Emma Miller (11-21, 21-18, 15-11)
- Clare Flanagan / Brenna Reinhard def. Morgan Siwiel / Alani Mendez (21-17, 13-21, 15-12)
- Elizabeth Sandoval / Amanda Doherty def. Lindsey Gevrin / Taylor Keeran (21-15, 21-14)
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The Lions return home on Tuesday, April 5 to host Southeastern University. The dual match with Fire will begin at noon with the second match scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Before the first serve, Saint Leo will honor its' seniors,
Nina Vattovaz and
Morgan Maddox. Â
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