Michigan City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 3-1 to the Merrillville Pirates. Wolves fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Pirates since Tuesday.
Michigan City couldn't get the win, but they sure gave Merrillville a tough time in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-21, 28-30, 25-23, 25-19.
Rheana Early had a dynamite game For Merrillville., getting 27 digs and six aces. That's the most aces Early has posted over her last nine contests. Kaitlyn Williams also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Michigan City's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Merrillville, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 6-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Michigan City will take on La Porte at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Merrillville, they will welcome Hobart at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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