Springfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Napoleon Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Devils of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Springfield took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 25-13, 16-25, 25-23, 15-13.
Macey Grymkowski paced Springfield's offense, picking up 13 kills. Grymkowski got some help from Zoe Rose and her 23 assists. Grymkowski was also solid from the service line: she led the team with six aces.
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Napoleon, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will take on Ross at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Little Giants will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Blue Devils surely won't give up without a fight. As for Napoleon, they will face off against Clay at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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