Columbus East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Floyd Central Highlanders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Olympians of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
The final score came out to 25-13, 25-6, 25-14.
Floyd Central found their leader in sophomore Lillie Furmall, who had seven digs and five aces. Furmall has been hot for a while, having also posted 19 or more assists the last 11 times she's played.
Columbus East's loss dropped their record down to 10-15. As for Floyd Central, the win (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 18-3.
Looking ahead, Columbus East is taking a road trip to face off against Bloomington South at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Floyd Central, they will welcome Jeffersonville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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