Volleyball Recap: Bellaire Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Oct 1, 2024, 10:46am

Volleyball Recap: Bellaire Big Reds vs. Shadyside Tigers

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Bellaire was the 3-2 winner over Shadyside when they last played one another back in August, but their luck changed this time around. The Bellaire Big Reds lost 3-0 to the Shadyside Tigers on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Big Reds have suffered against the Tigers since September 7, 2021.

Bellaire was not held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the third set very close. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-17, 25-23.

Shadyside got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ali Weatherson out in front who had 12 digs, four kills, and 21 assists. Weatherson has been hot recently, having posted 13 or more assists the last three times she's played. Aubrey Nippert was another key player, getting 12 digs and six aces.

Bellaire has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Shadyside, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-12.

Bellaire will host Martins Ferry at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Shadyside, they will venture away from home to square off against Buckeye Local at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Shadyside is facing Buckeye Local at the right time seeing as Buckeye Local is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.

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