Ephrata was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elizabethtown Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mountaineers of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on September 3rd.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-11, 25-20, 27-29, 25-21.
When it comes to explaining why Ephrata lost, don't look at Chloe Saylor. Despite the final result, she had 27 digs. With that strong performance, Saylor is now averaging an impressive 10.5 digs per game.
Ephrata's loss dropped their record down to 8-12-4. As for Elizabethtown, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ephrata will face off against Lampeter-Strasburg at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Elizabethtown, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Conestoga Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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