Knightstown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Connersville Spartans, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Knightstown took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-21, 25-23.
Knightstown's defeat dropped their record down to 8-18. As for Connersville, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-12 record this season.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Knightstown will take on Tri at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tri is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Knightstown will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Connersville, they and Jay County are set to duel on Saturday. Connersville will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
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