Fans were treated to a battle of the Tigers on Saturday. Wiggins fell 2-0 to Sterling. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wiggins of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
While Wiggins ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-17.
Their offense was headlined by Tenleigh Lorenzini and CharlieAnn Barrett, who picked up three kills apiece. They got some help from Kallie Green and her six assists. She also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with Saria Hawkins, each putting up three.
Wiggins has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season. As for Sterling, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wiggins will welcome Strasburg at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sterling, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Prairie at 6:00 p.m.
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