If North Duplin was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Union last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The North Duplin Rebels fell 3-1 to the Rosewood Eagles on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Rebels in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost eight in a row.
The final score came out to 25-11, 23-25, 25-9, 25-22.
When it comes to explaining why North Duplin lost, don't look at Lilly Fulghum. Despite the final result, she had six digs and two aces. Fulghum is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 15 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Rosewood found their leader in underclassman Khiry Reese, who had 20 digs and two aces. Those 20 digs set a new season-high mark for Reese.
North Duplin's loss dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Rosewood, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Duplin will welcome Hobbton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hobbton will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something North Duplin surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rosewood, they will square off against Lakewood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rosewood is facing Lakewood at the right time seeing as Lakewood is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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