Old Fort had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Buckeye Central Bucks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Stockaders of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
Old Fort started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 24-26, 25-12, 25-21, 25-15.
Marah Miller paced Old Fort's offense, picking up 12 kills. Miller got some help from Lucy King and her 29 assists. Miller also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with Ember Miller, racking up two apiece.
Mayzie Hanlon had an outrageously good game for Buckeye Central as she had 20 digs and two assists.
Coming up, Old Fort will look to takes advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they takes on New Riegel at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give the Stockaders their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Buckeye Central, they will venture away from home to take on Pleasant at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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