Walton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Marianna Bulldogs by a score of 3-2. The Braves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Walton took Marianna into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking six-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 24-26, 25-14, 12-25, 25-22, 15-9.
Marianna was led to victory by Payton Rutherford and Bella O?Connor. Rutherford had 19 digs and three aces, while O?Connor had 14 digs.
Walton's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Marianna, their record is now 5-9.
Walton will take on Holmes County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Marianna, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Altha at 6:00 p.m. Marianna is facing Altha at the right time seeing as Altha is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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