The Morris volleyball team has had a habit of starting out slowly in matches this season, only to rally and come back for a victory.

That scenario played out again Tuesday in the first varsity match in Morris’ newly-renovated gymnasium against Interstate Eight Conference rival Ottawa . There are a new floor and bleachers in the gym, as well as air conditioning.

The comfort of the air conditioning seemed to make Ottawa more comfortable in the first set as the Pirates (6-11-2, 0-2) came away with a 25-22 win. Morris (12-4, 2-1), however, righted the ship and cruised to wins of 25-12 and 25-8 in the second and third sets, respectively, to christen the new gym with a victory. Prior to Tuesday, Morris had played its home matches at the former Shabbona School gym just down the street.

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