If Smithfield-Selma was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Eastern Wayne on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Spartans came up short against the Cleveland Rams on Tuesday, falling 3-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rams this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 back in September.
Smithfield-Selma took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-6, 25-7, 25-18.
Kaylie Gilyardi paced Smithfield-Selma's offense, picking up three kills. Gilyardi were helped by Karmen Cyrus and Dezirey Clark, who contributed two assists each. Cyrus was also solid from the service line: she led the team with two aces.
Addison Evans was her usual excellent self, getting 27 assists for Cleveland. Evans has been hot for a while, having posted 18 or more assists the last 52 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Emma Lawson, who had seven kills and two aces.
Smithfield-Selma's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Cleveland, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-4.
Smithfield-Selma does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cleveland, they have already played their next matchup, a 3-0 victory against Clayton on the 9th.
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