Orange County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 30th straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 3-0 to the Western Albemarle Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Fighting Hornets of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-20, 25-12.
Western Albemarle got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ava Hardy out in front who had six digs and four aces. That's the most aces Hardy has posted since back in September. Lily Kate Simmers was another key player, getting four aces and 14 assists.
Orange County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Western Albemarle, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Orange County will face off against Louisa County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Western Albemarle, they will challenge Fluvanna County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fluvanna County is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Western Albemarle will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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