Mt. Zion had lost five straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 13-9 to make it six. They fell just short of the Taylorville Tornadoes by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Braves of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Their offense was headlined by Kendall Smith and Angela McCoy, who picked up seven kills apiece. Smith really made an impact as she also led the team in assists with 12.
As for Taylorville, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 16-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Mt. Zion since October 1, 2022.
Taylorville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brogan Anderson, who had 15 digs and four aces. Those four aces gave Anderson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Robyn Ward, who had 15 kills, three digs, and three blocks.
Looking ahead, Mt. Zion will take on Effingham at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Taylorville, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 2-1 defeat against Lincoln on the 25th.
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