Pike County Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two sets away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Jenkins Cavaliers.
Pike County Central wouldn't go down easily and took Jenkins into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 18-25, 26-28, 25-23, 15-12.
Jenkins' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Abbigail Lilly, who had 27 kills, 24 digs, four aces, and three solo blocks. Sophia Wilder was another key player, getting 44 assists and 18 digs.
Pike County Central's loss dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Jenkins, they have now won nine of their last 12 games on the road. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-7 record this season.
Looking ahead, Jenkins will challenge Letcher County Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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