Emerald was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell 2-0 to the Woodruff Wolverines. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wolverines apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Emerald was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the second set very close. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-22.
Their offense was headlined by Handley Hite and Savannah Dover, who picked up five kills apiece. Dover really made an impact as she also led the team in assists with six.
Woodruff's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ruthie Sheffield, who had 12 digs and one assist. Sheffield is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in each of the last three games she's played. Jaylen Means was another key player, getting eight digs.
Emerald's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Woodruff, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2.
Coincidentally, Emerald and Woodruff will both be playing Greenwood Christian the next time they take the court. The Wolverines will head out to face the Hawks at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Vikings will play them later in the day, at 7:00 p.m.
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