Volleyball Recap: Fulton Hornets vs. Warrenton Warriors
Fulton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warrenton Warriors. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Fulton started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-17, 25-14, 25-19.
Fulton's loss came despite strong showings from Emily Elias and Bre Knighten. Elias had 28 digs and three aces, while Knighten had 14 kills, 11 digs, and two aces. Elias is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in the last 13 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Estella Vanschenkhof, who had three digs and 24 assists.
Fulton's record is now 8-12. As for Warrenton, their win bumped their record up to 5-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fulton will welcome Marshall at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Marshall is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Fulton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Warrenton, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Winfield at 5:15 p.m.
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