Walton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tate Aggies.
Walton may have fallen short, but they were sure consistent: they scored 11 points in every single set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-11.
Tate found their leader in underclassman Bailie Merritt, who had four aces and 13 assists. Those four aces set a new season-high mark for Merritt. Olivia Johnson was another key player, getting three digs and two aces.
Walton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Tate, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-7.
Walton didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 2-0 loss vs. Crestview on the 28th. Tate has also already played their next contest, a 2-0 win against Destin on the 28th.
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