Excelsior Springs had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it five. They came up short against the Kearney Bulldogs, falling 3-0. The Tigers were not able to make up for their loss to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
Jordin Price paced Excelsior Springs' offense, picking up ten kills. Price got some help from Raelyn Kirtley and her 11 assists. Finally, Price was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high three blocks.
As for Kearney, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4. That three set margin sets a new team best for them this season.
Payton Rudd went supernova, getting 17 digs and three aces. Those 17 digs gave her a new career-high.
Excelsior Springs has already played their next game, a 2-0 defeat against Bishop LeBlond on the 13th. As for Kearney, they will challenge Park Hill South at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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