Ensworth extended their losing streak to ten on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-12. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pope John Paul II Knights. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
As for Pope John Paul II, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Ensworth since September 4, 2019.
Pope John Paul II's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ella Fisher led the charge by getting 24 digs and ten assists. Those ten assists gave Fisher a new career-high. Mallory Patterson was another key player, getting seven digs and two aces.
Coming up, Ensworth will head out to square off against Harpeth Hall at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pope John Paul II, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 2-0 victory against Springfield on the 19th.
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