Newton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell 2-0 to the Andover Central Jaguars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Jaguars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-0 on Saturday.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Andover Central scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-21.
Newton's offense was headlined by Taije Botterweck and Brynn Budde, who picked up four kills apiece. They were helped by Gracie Newhouse and Daisy Bradshaw, who contributed three assists each. Ana Lawrence controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Andover Central, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Coincidentally, Newton and Andover Central will both be playing Heights the next time they take the court. The Jaguars will host the Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Railroaders will play them later in the day, at 7:00 p.m.
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