South Bend Riley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Elkhart Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
While South Bend Riley was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Elkhart's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-3, 25-16, 25-17.
Elkhart found their leader in underclassman Ava Walker, who had 11 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Walker has posted since back in August.
South Bend Riley's defeat dropped their record down to 2-19. As for Elkhart, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
South Bend Riley will venture away from home to square off against New Prairie at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. New Prairie is coming into the game with four straight wins at home, so South Bend Riley will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Elkhart, they will head out to challenge South Bend St. Joseph at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Elkhart is facing South Bend St. Joseph at the right time seeing as South Bend St. Joseph is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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