Sparta and Vel Phillips Memorial squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Sparta had to settle for second. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vel Phillips Memorial Spartans. While Sparta didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating Vel Phillips Memorial 26-24 in the first set.
Sparta started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 24-26, 25-12, 25-21, 25-13.
Brooke Evans paced Sparta's offense, picking up 11 kills. Evans really made an impact as she also led the team in assists with 12.
Ellie Falkner controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Sparta has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-16 record this season. As for Vel Phillips Memorial, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 26-8.
Sparta does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Vel Phillips Memorial, they will face off against Sauk Prairie at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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