Doniphan-Trumbull was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Adams Central Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cardinals of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Doniphan-Trumbull was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Adams Central work for it, especially in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 27-25, 25-5.
When it comes to explaining why Doniphan-Trumbull lost, don't look at Lily Elsbury. Despite the final result, she had nine digs.
Adams Central found their leader in underclassman Peighton Hinton, who had six aces and three digs. Those six aces set a new season-high mark for Hinton.
Doniphan-Trumbull's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Adams Central, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Doniphan-Trumbull didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 2-1 loss vs. Boone Central on the 28th. Adams Central has also already played their next match, a 2-0 victory against Centura on the 28th.
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