Tigerton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Port Edwards Blackhawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Tigerton was not able to win a set, but it sure wasn't from a lack of trying: every set was decided by three points or less. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 26-24, 25-22.
Despite the loss, Tigerton saw an underclassman step up: Danika Tiller had 12 digs, three kills, and three kills. Those 12 digs set a new season-high mark for Tiller. The team also got some help courtesy of Angel Welch, who had 15 digs, three aces, and three aces.
Leading Port Edwards to victory were Valedia Hernandez and Hayden Kleifgen. Hernandez had 11 digs, while Kleifgen had ten digs.
Tigerton now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Port Edwards, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tigerton will host Bowler at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Port Edwards, they will challenge Pittsville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pittsville will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Port Edwards surely won't give up without a fight.
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