If DeSoto Central was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Southaven last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Jaguars fell 3-1 to the Hernando Tigers on Tuesday. The Jaguars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 3-1.
DeSoto Central started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 21-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-23.
Genesis Weeks paced DeSoto Central's offense, picking up 17 kills. Weeks got some help from Natalie Loftin and her 20 assists.
DeSoto Central's defeat dropped their record down to 15-8. As for Hernando, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
Looking ahead, DeSoto Central will square off against Lewisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Jaguars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hernando, they will challenge Lake Cormorant at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday.
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