Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Westfield Shamrocks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Westfield scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-22, 25-22.
Westfield found their leader in underclassman Emily Blevins, who had 13 digs and 19 assists. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Blevins now posted eight or more in the last 11 games she's played.
Delta's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Westfield, their win bumped their record up to 14-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Delta will head out to square off against Mississinewa at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Mississinewa will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Delta surely won't give up without a fight. As for Westfield, they are on the road again on Monday to play Mt. Vernon at 7:00 p.m.
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