Powell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Clinton Dragons by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Powell sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The final score came out to 25-19, 14-25, 25-21, 21-25, 15-13.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Clinton to victory, but perhaps none more so than Mckenzie Crisp, who had 20 digs and two aces. Crisp is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season. Keagan Skaggs was another key player, getting 13 digs and 27 assists.
Powell's defeat dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Clinton, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 26-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Powell will play host again on Thursday to welcome Karns, where the match is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Karns is coming into the game with five straight losses on the road, meaning Powell will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Clinton, they will welcome Oak Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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