Madison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 19th straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 2-0 to the Sparta Bulldogs, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 0-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-2, 25-5.
Leading Sparta to victory were Maddie Schulein and Ruthie Pillers. Schulein had 14 aces and four digs, while Pillers had seven aces and 14 assists. With that strong performance, Schulein is now averaging an impressive 3.4 aces per game.
Madison's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Sparta, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
Madison will face off against East Alton-Wood River at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Sparta, they will take on Okawville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Okawville is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Sparta will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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