Northern Nash was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on September 3rd.
Northern Nash started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 18-25, 25-18, 25-17, 25-22.
Roanoke Rapids found their leader in underclassman Noelle Moore, who had 14 digs. Those 14 digs set a new season-high mark for Moore.
Northern Nash now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Roanoke Rapids, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-4 record.
Northern Nash will head out to square off against Nash Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Roanoke Rapids, they will challenge Rocky Mount at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Mount is coming into the match with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Roanoke Rapids will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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