Volleyball Recap: Lakeland Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Caroline Mank and Megan Rine

Lakeland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Winter Haven Blue Devils, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Dreadnaughts of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.

Lakeland took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 25-15, 25-16.

Lakeland's loss came despite strong showings from Megan Rine and Caroline Mank. Rine had 12 digs, while Mank had three digs. Rine is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.

Winter Haven found their leader in underclassman Camila DeJesus, who had ten digs.

Lakeland's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Winter Haven, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-5.

While Lakeland had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.

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