Kemp was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat. They came up short against the Canton Eagles, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Yellowjackets of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Kemp took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-3, 25-9, 25-15.
Canton found their leader in underclassman Peyton Goodson, who had nine digs.
Kemp's defeat dropped their record down to 0-16. As for Canton, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 20-17.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kemp will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Van, where the match is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. As for Canton, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Mabank at 6:00 p.m. Mabank is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Canton will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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