If Lawrence Free State was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Shawnee Mission North last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lawrence Free State Firebirds lost 3-0 to the Olathe West Owls on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Firebirds have suffered since August 31, 2023.
Lawrence Free State was not held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the first set very close. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-14, 25-14.
Ava Johnson was the offensive standout of the match as she had five digs and five aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in August of 2023.
Lawrence Free State now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Olathe West, their record now sits at 16-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lawrence Free State will square off against Olathe Northwest at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lawrence Free State is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Olathe West, they will face off against Lawrence at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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