Upper Sandusky was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Riverdale Falcons. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
While Upper Sandusky ultimately came up short, they really made Riverdale work, particularly in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 19-25, 25-9, 29-27, 20-25, 15-13.
Madison Hart paced Upper Sandusky's offense, picking up nine kills. Hart got some help from Bailey Hinesman and her seven assists. Finally, Hart was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high six blocks.
Upper Sandusky's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Riverdale, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Upper Sandusky has already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against Carey on the 2nd. As for Riverdale, they will venture away from home to challenge Arlington at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. This will be the Falcons' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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