Gettysburg 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 Northwestern Area Wildcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-0 two weeks ago.
Gettysburg took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-6, 25-12, 25-17.
Northwestern Area's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Elexis Kramp, who had 11 digs. Those 11 digs gave Kramp a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sophia Troske, who had four digs and four aces.
Gettysburg's defeat dropped their record down to 7-20. As for Northwestern Area, their win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 30-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Gettysburg will square off against Leola/Frederick at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Northwestern Area, they will venture away from home to challenge Groton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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