Arlington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Burke Cougars. The Cardinals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
After all that action, the final score was 25-11, 27-25.
Kyrie Matucha was the offensive standout of the match as she had 16 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Arlington's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Burke, the win was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Arlington will face off against Waverly/South Shore at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Burke, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Corsica/Stickney at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Corsica/Stickney has won three straight at home, while Burke won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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