If New Site was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Jumpertown last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Royals took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hamilton Lions on Tuesday. The Royals haven't had much luck with the Lions recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
New Site 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, 26-24, 25-16, 25-18.
Despite the defeat, New Site saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Johna Kate Lindley had 14 kills, three blocks, and two aces. Another player making a difference was Ayla Stanley, who had eight assists and five digs.
New Site's loss dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Hamilton, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season.
New Site does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hamilton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Baldwyn at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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