Richlands was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They came up short against the Swansboro Pirates, falling 3-0. 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.
Richlands took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-13, 25-16.
Richlands' defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Swansboro, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Richlands will face off against White Oak at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Richlands is facing White Oak at the right time seeing as White Oak is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Swansboro, they and West Carteret are set to duel on Thursday.
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