Oak Grove's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Smith-Cotton Tigers out 3-2. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Oak Grove took Smith-Cotton into a fifth set where they got it done with a 11-point win. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-18, 15-25, 23-25, 15-4.
When it comes to explaining why Smith-Cotton lost, don't look at Piper Cantrell. Despite the final result, she had 24 digs. Cantrell is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 16 or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Oak Grove's victory bumped their record up to 19-5-3. As for Smith-Cotton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-9-1 record this season.
Oak Grove didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against Harrisonville on the 15th. Smith-Cotton has also already played their next matchup, a 3-1 defeat against Capital City on the 10th.
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