Rio was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Wisconsin Heights Vanguards by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Rio sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The final score came out to 25-19, 22-25, 18-16.
Wisconsin Heights got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Maya Luko out in front who had six digs and two aces.
Rio's defeat dropped their record down to 6-17. As for Wisconsin Heights, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 9-15.
Rio will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Markesan, where the match is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. As for Wisconsin Heights, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-0 loss against Abundant Life on the 5th.
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