Walton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Russell County Lakers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Braves of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
While Walton ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 18 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-20, 25-20, 23-25, 25-18.
Their offense was headlined by Alicia Stine and Reagan Wright, who picked up nine kills apiece. They got some help from Molleigh Skipper and her 22 assists. Finally, Stine was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high three blocks.
Walton's defeat dropped their record down to 4-17. As for Russell County, their victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 23-10.
Walton has already played their next contest, a 3-0 loss against Bay on the 7th. As for Russell County, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against North Bay Haven Academy on the 7th.
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