Bay City hadn't done well against Sweeny recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Blackcats won by a set and slipped past the Bulldogs 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Blackcats have posted against the Bulldogs since September 16, 2022.
Despite the defeat, Sweeny saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Stevie Brown had nine digs and four aces. Brown has been hot recently, having posted two or more aces the last four times she's played.
Blackcats
| 08/14/25 vs Sweeny | 2-1 |
| 08/14/25 vs Rice Consolidated | 2-0 |
| 08/12/25 @ Van Vleck | 3-0 |
The victory (which was Bay City's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. As for Sweeny, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bay City will be taking part in a tournament against Tidehaven on Thursday. As for Sweeny, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against Angleton at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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