Volleyball Recap: East Buchanan's Winning Streak Snapped at Six Games

By Team Reports Sep 12, 2024, 5:54pm

Volleyball Recap: East Buchanan Bulldogs vs. Benton Cardinals

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If East Buchanan was feeling good off their 3-0 takedown of Maysville on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The East Buchanan Bulldogs fell just short of the Benton Cardinals by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.

East Buchanan took Benton into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. After all that action, the final score was 25-21, 27-29, 23-25, 25-23, 15-12.

East Buchanan's loss came despite strong showings from Kaylynn Engnes and Piper Jacobs. Engnes had 23 digs, while Jacobs had 13 digs. Engnes is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.

East Buchanan's loss dropped their record down to 7-2-1. As for Benton, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.

East Buchanan will take on South Holt at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Benton, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Central, where is scheduled at 6:15 p.m.

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