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Rattlers Recover after first set scare

In the First set of the game the RDC Queens got off to a strong start. They took control early with a 4 point service hold. The Rattlers battled back to a relatively evens set keeping the score close the whole time. In the end the Queens served out the win winning 25-19 on 4 straight serves again.

The second set was a slightly different story. A close match fought hard by both teams saw a see saw battle with both teams in the lead multiple times. The lead changed 7 times throughout the set and saw a key timeout late in the set lead to a late Rattlers advantage. the 25-23 win was the result of a decisive block.  

The third set saw a huge momentum change in the game. The Rattlers jumped out to a large lead early and did not relinquish it. Helped by kills from Amber Stigter and Brooke Christie the Rattlers rolled to a decisive 25-14 win.

The Fourth set saw more of the same as the third as Medicine Hat controlled the game. Up 10-3 at the start of the set The Rattlers Rattled off another 10-4 run. This was far too much to come back from for the Queens as they traded serves and Medicine Hat walked away with a 25-11 victory winning 3 sets to 1.