Hillcrest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Shepard Astros. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hawks of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-7, 25-11.
Among those leading the charge was Grace Mcglynn, who had four digs and four aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in October of 2023.
Hillcrest's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Shepard, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-3.
Hillcrest will venture away from home to square off against Tinley Park at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tinley Park is coming into the contest with three straight victories at home, so Hillcrest will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Shepard, they will face off against St. Laurence at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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