It was a good run, but Rock Bridge unfortunately witnessed the end of their ten-game winning streak on Saturday. They lost 3-0 to the Nixa Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bruins have suffered since October 23, 2023.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Nixa scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-17, 25-19.
When it comes to explaining why Rock Bridge lost, don't look at Danielle Hecht. Despite the final result, she had eight digs.
Nixa found their leader in underclassman Peyton Creed, who had ten digs and 16 assists. Creed has been hot recently, having posted 13 or more assists the last six times she's played.
Rock Bridge's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-4. As for Nixa, the victory (which was their 16th in a row) raised their record to 22-2.
Rock Bridge is on the road again on Tuesday to play Camdenton at 7:00 p.m. Camdenton will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Rock Bridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Nixa, it'll be Battle of the Birds when Eagles takes on Glendale at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Nixa's favor as the squad sits on seven straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Glendale has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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