Brookings extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 6-12. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mitchell Kernels. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Kernels this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-0 back in August.
As for Mitchell, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Leading Mitchell to victory were Cassidy Korzan and Londyn Hajek. Korzan had 19 digs and three aces, while Hajek had 12 digs and four assists. Those 19 digs gave Korzan a new career-high.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Brookings will square off against rival Huron at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Mitchell is set to challenge their familiar foe Lincoln at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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