Affton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against the Mehlville Panthers, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Affton 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 25-14, 25-16, 26-24.
Their offense was headlined by Addison Cousin and Elli Casey, who picked up three kills apiece. They got some help from Lydia Hausman and her eight assists. Cousin and Casey were also some pesky defenders, as each blocked four attacks.
Affton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10-1. As for Mehlville, the victory snapped their losing streak at three matches and leaves them with a 7-12 record.
Affton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 win against Bishop DuBourg on the 8th. As for Mehlville, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-1 loss against Parkway Central on the 8th.
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