Palmer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the East Butler Tigers by a score of 3-2. Palmer was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as East Butler apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Palmer actually scored more points across those five sets (105-102), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 16-25, 20-25, 25-18, 26-24, 15-13.
Even though they lost, Palmer was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Among those leading the charge was Madalynn Marsh, who had 19 digs and two aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in October of 2023.
Palmer's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for East Butler, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palmer will face off against Nebraska Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for East Butler, they will challenge College View Academy on Tuesday.
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