Istrouma trailed 14-13 in the fifth set against Glen Oaks.

The Panthers looked to close out the match, but an errant serve that went out gave the Indians new life.

Istrouma took a one-point lead after Glen Oaks returned a serve into the net. The Indians then completed the comeback after the Panthers failed to return sophomore Rhyli Brown's serve.

Istrouma (16-6, 1-0) won the match in five sets, 3-2, at Glen Oaks on Tuesday to notch its first District 5-III win.

"Just the right time for the momentum we have," Indians coach Eric Brown said. "I'm just happy for this win."

The Indians opened the first set with a 12-3 lead. Istrouma rolled out to a 25-13 win in the first set, relying on 11 aces to dominate the opening set.

Glen Oaks held a slim 10-9 lead in the second set before going on

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