Elkton/Lake Benton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the DeSmet Bulldogs. The Elks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Elkton/Lake Benton started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 12-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-19.
Elkton/Lake Benton's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for DeSmet, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-2.
Coming up, Elkton/Lake Benton will square off against Great Plains Lutheran at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for DeSmet, they will be playing in front of their home fans against James Valley Christian at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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