Manhattan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 2-0 to the Lawrence Free State Firebirds, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Firebirds apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Manhattan 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. After all that action, the final score was 25-23, 25-23.
Several Indians players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Janie Hilgers, who had 12 digs. Hilgers is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least four every time she's taken the court this season.
Lawrence Free State can attribute much of their success to Karsen Chapman, who had 15 digs.
Manhattan's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Lawrence Free State, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Blue Valley Northwest the next time they take the court. Manhattan will host Blue Valley Northwest at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while Lawrence Free State will play them later in the day, at 5:00 p.m.
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