It was fun while it lasted, but Warde's undefeated season came to an end after five games on Thursday. They lost 3-0 to the Trumbull Eagles. The match marked the first time this year in which the Mustangs were not able to get on the board.
Warde was not held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the first set very close. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-21, 25-22, 25-13.
When it comes to explaining why Warde lost, don't look at Kayla Huynh. Despite the final result, she had 14 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Huynh now had 14 or more in the last three games she's played.
Even though they lost, Warde kept the net locked down and finished the game with 15 blocks. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now had at least six blocks in 21 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Warde fell to 5-1. As for Trumbull, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Warde will be playing in front of their home fans against Bridgeport Central at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Warde will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Trumbull, they will welcome McMahon at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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