Oakes, ND (NewsDakota.com) – The Oakes Tornados got the hard fought sweep against the South Border Mustangs on Thursday winning 27-25, 25-15, 25-21.

Set 1 was an amazing back and forth affair with neither team gaining a big lead. There would be 4 lead changes in the set and 12 ties by the end of it. South Border had the lead late in the set at 24-23 but Oakes would take it back at 25-24 and eventually win 27-25.

Set 2 was all Oakes as they got off to a quick 4-1 lead which would eventually turn into an 11-5 lead. They’d then expand it to 20-9 and get set point at 24-10. The Mustangs would not go quietly however as they’d score 5 points before Oakes won it 25-15.

Set 3 was again all Oakes as they’d quickly get a 4-0 lead. South Border would get close to tying it several times but never could. Oakes would get set point at 24-18. South Border again would not quit and scored 3 more points before Oakes won it 25-21.

The Bank North Player of the Game was Brianna Schmitz.

Next up for Oakes is Enderlin in Enderlin on Monday September 30th. You can catch all the action on KDDR The Tornado with pregame starting at approximately 6:45 pm and the match scheduled for 7:00 pm.