Northwest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 3-0 to the Festus Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
While Northwest was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-11, 25-10.
Leading Festus to victory were Lauren Whitehead and Jessie Hawkins. Whitehead had 12 digs and two aces, while Hawkins had 17 digs and four assists. Whitehead is also crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 12 every time she's taken the court this season.
Northwest's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Festus, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Northwest will square off against Ritenour at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Festus, they will be playing at home against Valle Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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