Volleyball Recap: Paige Hott's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Fisher over Ridgeview

By Team Reports Oct 15, 2024, 12:47pm

Volleyball Recap: Fisher Bunnies vs. Ridgeview Mustangs

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Fisher was the 2-0 winner over Ridgeview when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Fisher Bunnies fell just short of the Ridgeview Mustangs by a score of 2-1 on Thursday. The Bunnies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Fisher sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The final score came out to 25-17, 22-25, 25-22.

Fisher's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Paige Hott, who had 12 digs, five kills, and two aces. Brooklynn Kellems was another key player, getting four aces, three digs, and two blocks.

She was just one part of a dominant defense: Fisher kept the net locked down and finished the game with ten blocks. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now had at least five blocks in five consecutive contests.

Fisher's loss dropped their record down to 6-19. As for Ridgeview, their record is now an identical 6-19.

Fisher will be playing in front of their home fans against Lexington at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ridgeview, they will venture away from home to take on Fieldcrest at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ridgeview is facing Fieldcrest at the right time seeing as Fieldcrest is stuck on a six-game losing streak.

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