The Fairborn Skyhawks came up short against the Sidney Yellowjackets on Thursday and fell 3-1. The Skyhawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The 3-1 doesn't really show just how close this match was: all the sets Fairborn lost were decided by three points or less. Once all was said and done, the final set scores wound up at 25-22, 21-25, 25-23, 25-22.
Jaida Mills and Lillee Walters certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Mills had 35 digs and four aces, while Walters had 25 digs, 14 kills, and a solo block. Another player making a difference was Sarah Bills, who had 37 assists and five digs.
Sidney's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ahniyah Wilson, who had 24 digs and four aces. Harper Vantilburgh was another key player, getting 18 kills and 12 digs.
Fairborn's loss dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Sidney, they have now won six of their last seven games at home. That's helped them to a 10-7 record this season.
Fairborn wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against Tippecanoe on the 6th. As for Sidney, they have also already played their next game, a 3-0 win against Stebbins on the 5th.
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