Fossil Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against the Aledo Bearcats, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
Fossil Ridge took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-9, 25-11, 25-19.
Aledo's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kenrie Pruitt led the charge by getting 19 digs. Pruitt is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last nine games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Frank, who had six digs and three aces.
Fossil Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 11-21. As for Aledo, the win was the 12th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 23-7.
Fossil Ridge will take on Brewer at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fossil Ridge is facing Brewer at the right time seeing as Brewer is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Aledo, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Chisholm Trail at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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