North Royalton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the Hudson Explorers. The Bears were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Explorers earlier this season, when they won 3-1.
While North Royalton had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 19 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-21, 20-25, 25-19, 25-20.
When it comes to explaining why North Royalton lost, don't look at Ally Buffa. Despite the final result, she had 21 digs and four assists. Sophia Panichi was another key player, getting 11 digs and four assists.
Maribeth Slater was a one-woman wrecking crew For Hudson. as she had eight digs and three aces. Slater is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 18 or more in each of the last four games she's played.
North Royalton's loss dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Hudson, their win bumped their record up to 12-10.
North Royalton and Hudson will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Bears see the court they'll take on Perry at 7:00 p.m. on the 20th. As for Hudson, their break will end when they face Lakewood at 5:00 p.m. on the 20th.
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