Dunwoody was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Harrison Hoyas by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2021.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Dunwoody sadly dropped the once that decided the match. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-10, 22-25, 15-9.
Despite the defeat, Dunwoody saw an underclassman step up: Alexa Keefe had 11 digs, seven kills, and a block. Keefe has been hot recently, having also posted eight or more assists the last eight times she's played. Another player making a difference was Gabriela Sarmiento, who had six kills and five digs.
Dunwoody now has a losing record at 12-13. As for Harrison, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-11 record this season.
Dunwoody will venture away from home to face off against Norcross at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Norcross is coming into the contest with six straight wins at home, so Dunwoody will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Harrison, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Campbell at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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