Alexandria-Monroe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the Lapel Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Alexandria-Monroe started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 20-25, 25-13, 25-16, 25-21.
Alexandria-Monroe's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Lapel, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alexandria-Monroe will welcome Marion at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lapel, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Oak Hill at 7:00 p.m. Oak Hill will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Lapel surely won't give up without a fight.
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