Assumption was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the Port Edwards Blackhawks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blackhawks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-1 back in August.
The final score came out to 25-16, 25-21, 23-25, 25-12.
Rylan Cusack paced Assumption's offense, picking up 17 kills. Cusack got some help from Kiley Carroll and her 28 assists. Cusack was also solid from the service line: she led the team with three aces.
Evelyn Fletcher was the offensive standout of the game as she had 15 digs and three aces. Those 15 digs gave her a new career-high. Taylin McDonald also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Assumption's loss dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Port Edwards, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 4-9 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Assumption will face off against Stratford at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Port Edwards, they will square off against Tigerton at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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