East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Salina Central Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Aces of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-10, 25-12.
Salina Central found their leader in underclassman Elizabeth Howard, who had five digs and three aces. Those three aces set a new season-high mark for her.
East's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Salina Central, their victory ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-9.
East will challenge West at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East is facing West at the right time seeing as West is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Salina Central, they will take on Andover Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Salina Central is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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