Adrian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs. The Blackhawks 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 August of 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-14, 25-12, 14-25, 25-22.
Adrian's loss came despite strong showings from Lilly Talley and Riley Essenpries. Talley had 13 digs and two aces, while Essenpries had seven digs and 15 assists. That's the most aces Talley has posted in her last four matches.
Even though they lost, Adrian was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as El Dorado Springs only served five.
Adrian's loss ended a 16-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-7. As for El Dorado Springs, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-3.
Adrian will head out to square off against Summit Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for El Dorado Springs, they will welcome Logan-Rogersville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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