Defiance was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Lincolnview Lancers.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Lincolnview scored at least 19 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-19, 25-20.
Defiance's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Ella Westrick, who had 15 digs and two aces, and Piper Hampton, who had 12 digs.
Leading Lincolnview to victory were Allie Miller and Madelyn Berryman. Miller had 20 digs, while Berryman had 13 digs. Miller is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last 19 games she's played dating back to last season.
Defiance's defeat dropped their record down to 14-8. As for Lincolnview, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Defiance and Elida will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Defiance will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. As for Lincolnview, they will square off against Miller City at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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