Benton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell 3-1 to the Cassville Comets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Zephyrs of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-21, 23-25, 25-22.
Despite the loss, Benton saw an underclassman step up: Maddie Davis had nine digs, five aces, and a kill. That's the most aces Davis has posted in her last five matches.
Even though they lost, Benton kept the net locked down and finished the game with 14 blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
Benton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-19. As for Cassville, their victory ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Benton will venture away from home to challenge River Ridge at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Benton is facing River Ridge at the right time seeing as River Ridge is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Cassville, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Potosi at 6:00 p.m.
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