Elida had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Miller City Wildcats on Tuesday, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bulldogs have suffered against the Wildcats since August 22, 2017.
The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-10, 25-15.
Miller City's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Payton Michel led the charge by getting ten digs and four aces. Michel is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 23 or more in each of the last 12 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Katem Schroeder, who had ten digs and two aces.
Miller City has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elida will head out to square off against Van Wert at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Bulldogs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Miller City, they will venture away from home to challenge Antwerp at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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