Benton suffered their biggest loss since September 14, 2023 on Monday. They came up short against the Chillicothe Hornets, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cardinals of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Benton may have fallen short, but they were sure consistent: they scored 20 points in every single set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-20, 25-20.
Benton has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-8-2 record this season. As for Chillicothe, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Benton is on the road again on Wednesday to play Cameron at 6:15 p.m. As for Chillicothe, they will face off against St. Joseph Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (St. Joseph Christian has won three straight at home, while Chillicothe won six straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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