Jefferson County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Science Hill Hilltoppers, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2022.
Jefferson County was not held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the first set very close. The final score came out to 25-12, 25-23, 25-11.
Science Hill's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Campbell Hixson led the charge by getting 17 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Hixson has posted in her last seven games. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Bragg, who had 11 digs and three aces.
Jefferson County's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Science Hill, they pushed their record up to 26-3 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jefferson County will host Sevier County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Science Hill, they will challenge David Crockett at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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