Cherokee Bluff was the 2-0 winner over Gainesville when they last played one another back in August of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Cherokee Bluff Bears took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gainesville Red Elephants on Saturday.
After all that action, the final score was 25-22, 25-20.
Gainesville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kyndall Butler led the charge by getting seven digs and two aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Lindsey, who had 14 assists.
Cherokee Bluff's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 17-13. As for Gainesville, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season.
Cherokee Bluff is on the road again on Saturday to play North Hall at 11:45 a.m. As for Gainesville, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lakeview Academy at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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