Douglas suffered their biggest loss since October 5th on Thursday. They lost 3-0 to the Spearfish Spartans. The Patriots haven't had much luck with the Spartans recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
While Douglas was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-14, 25-12, 25-22.
Leading Spearfish to victory were Brooklynn Yackley and Avery Kirk. Yackley had 14 digs, while Kirk had 12 kills, ten digs, and a block. Yackley is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in the last three games she's played.
Douglas' defeat dropped their record down to 13-23. As for Spearfish, their record is now 23-9.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. After both having extra time off, Douglas and Harrisburg will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Harrisburg will roll in looking for their 28th straight win, something Douglas surely won't give up without a fight. As for Spearfish, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Aberdeen Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Spearfish is facing Aberdeen Central at the right time seeing as Aberdeen Central is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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