Blair dropped to 8-4 on Thursday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Elkhorn Antlers, falling 3-0. The Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Antlers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Blair's offense was headlined by Madeline Chikos and Emma Ammon, who picked up five kills apiece. They got some help from Olivia Wolff and her 13 assists.
As for Elkhorn, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. They not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since October 1, 2024 (when they won 3-0).
Bailey Ferguson was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had 13 digs and three aces. What's more, she posted three assists, the most she's had over her last six contests. Another player making a difference was Lucy Stockdale, who had eight digs.
Looking ahead, Blair will take on Elkhorn North at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Elkhorn, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 2-0 victory against Battle Creek on the 13th.
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