If Dundy County-Stratton was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Hitchcock County last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Dundy County-Stratton Tigers fell 3-1 to the Amherst Broncos on Saturday. The Tigers' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Dundy County-Stratton started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-12, 25-14, 25-23.
Despite the loss, Dundy County-Stratton still got an impressive performance from Laynee Lutz, who had 12 digs, six aces, and a kill. Lutz is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last 23 games she's played. Lexie Yrkoski was another key player, getting 14 digs.
Amherst's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Keelie Hagan, who had 16 kills and three blocks. That's the most blocks Hagan has posted in her last six contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenna Hagan, who had three digs and 32 assists.
Dundy County-Stratton's loss dropped their record down to 19-10. As for Amherst, their win bumped their record up to 23-9.
Dundy County-Stratton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Amherst, they will challenge Central Valley at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Central Valley will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Amherst surely won't give up without a fight.
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