Elkton/Lake Benton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 2-0 to the Burke Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Elks of the 2-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
After all that action, the final score was 25-14, 25-21.
Burke's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kyrie Matucha, who had 13 digs. Matucha is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season. Ava Sargent was another key player, getting three digs and two aces.
Elkton/Lake Benton's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Burke, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-1.
Elkton/Lake Benton will welcome Chester at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Burke, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 win vs. Faulkton on the 14th.
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