Brainerd was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Rocori Spartans, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
While Brainerd was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-11, 25-22, 25-19.
Brainerd's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bella Goggleye, who had four digs and one block. Preslee Glynn was another key player, getting 12 digs and one assist.
Brainerd's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Rocori, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-5.
Brainerd didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-2 loss against Willmar on the 16th. As for Rocori, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 2-1 victory against St. Peter on the 12th.
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