Austin-East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 3-0 to the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Roadrunners of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
After all that action, the final score was 25-10, 25-19, 25-13.
Despite the defeat, Austin-East saw an underclassman step up: TaDasha Harper had 15 digs. Harper is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had six or more in the last four games she's played.
Austin-East's loss dropped their record down to 2-17. As for Gatlinburg-Pittman, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-5 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Austin-East will head out to face off against Knoxville Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Knoxville Central is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Austin-East will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Gatlinburg-Pittman, they will venture away from home to challenge Seymour at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Seymour will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Gatlinburg-Pittman surely won't give up without a fight.
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