Zeigler-Royalton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Century Centurions by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tornadoes of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Zeigler-Royalton actually scored more points across those three sets (72-61), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 10-25, 26-24, 25-23.
Despite the defeat, Zeigler-Royalton saw an underclassman step up: Kaydence Jobe had 12 digs. Those 12 digs set a new season-high mark for her.
Century's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Baylea Crain led the charge by getting 14 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Crain has posted since two weeks ago. Another player making a difference was Kali Crain, who had 15 digs.
Zeigler-Royalton's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Century, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4.
Zeigler-Royalton will look to defend their home court on Monday against Marissa at 7:00 p.m. As for Century, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Shawnee at 6:00 p.m.
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