Deshler was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Meridian Mustangs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-0 back in September.
Deshler was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the third set very close. The final score came out to 25-21, 25-20, 25-22.
Jessie Kayser
| 10/09/25 @ Meridian | 5 |
| 10/07/25 @ Sandy Creek | 26 |
| 10/03/25 @ Bruning-Davenport/Shickley | 14 |
| 10/02/25 vs Shelton | 11 |
| 09/27/25 vs Southern Valley | 12 |
| + 17 more games |
Deshler's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Claire Sasse, who had 12 digs and one assist, and Jessie Kayser, who had 21 digs, five kills, four aces, and one block. Kayser is crushing it when it comes to kills: she's had at least five every time she's taken the court this season.
Deshler's defeat dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Meridian, their win bumped their record up to 11-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matches. Deshler will venture away from home to take on Silver Lake on Tuesday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Dragons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Meridian, they are taking a road trip to challenge Shelby-Rising City on Tuesday.
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