ESCANABA — The Escanaba Eskymos used a fast start to pick up the victory over

Brooklyn Beauchamp had four aces and six kills to help lead the way for the Eskymos. In the first set. Escanaba led 6-5 when Beauchamp delivered three consecutive aces during a five-point serving run to put the Eskymos up 11-5.

“I saw that their serve and receive was struggling a little bit,” Beauchamp said. I just tried my best to hit it hard and find nice spots to drop it in.”

The Braves scored seven of the next 11 points to cut the deficit to 15-12 on a kill by senior Lillie Johnson.

The Eskymos answered by scoring 10 of the next 16 points to take the first set.

“Our girls did a good job out there tonight,” Eskymos coach Beverly Ziebell said. “Chloe Dubord stepped into the libero role and played well for

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