After flying high against Alliance last Monday, Smithville came back down to earth. The Smithville Smithies fell 3-1 to the Chippewa Chipps on Tuesday. The Smithies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chipps apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 21-25, 25-11, 25-21.
Chippewa's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ava Panaciulli led the charge by getting 45 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Panaciulli has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Bree Regan, who had 25 kills, nine digs, and a block.
Smithville's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-4. As for Chippewa, their record now sits at 8-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smithville will venture away from home to square off against Dalton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dalton will roll in looking for their 19th straight victory, something Smithville surely won't give up without a fight. As for Chippewa, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Norwayne at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Norwayne is coming into the game with three straight wins at home, so Chippewa will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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