Axtell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Amherst Broncos. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
While Axtell ultimately came up short, they really made Amherst work, particularly in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 26-24.
Amherst found their leader in underclassman Kenna Hagan, who had seven digs and 26 assists. With that strong performance, Hagan is now averaging an impressive 12.4 assists per game.
Axtell's defeat dropped their record down to 13-12. As for Amherst, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-6.
Axtell does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Amherst, they will square off against Ansley/Litchfield at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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