Delavan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 2-0 to the Heyworth Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Delavan was not held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the first set very close. The final score came out to 25-22, 25-17.
Heyworth's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lyla Tate, who had eight kills, seven digs, and two blocks. That's the most blocks Tate has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Ava Riddle, who had seven digs and 16 assists.
Delavan's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Heyworth, they pushed their record up to 16-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Delavan has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Peoria Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Peoria Christian has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Heyworth, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Eureka at 7:00 p.m.
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