Lafayette lost against Ballard back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Generals came up short against the Bruins, falling 3-0.
Lafayette took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-21, 25-22.
Ballard's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Megan Helander led the charge by getting 14 digs and one assist. That's the most digs Helander has posted over her last ten matchups. Another player making a difference was Ruby Tennen, who had three digs and two aces.
Lafayette's defeat dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Ballard, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 13-3.
Coincidentally, Lafayette and Ballard will both be playing Anderson County the next time they take the court. The Bruins will head out to face the Mavericks at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Generals will host them at 9:00 a.m. on Monday.
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