After flying high against Southwest Onslow on Thursday, Dixon came back down to earth. The Bulldogs came up short against the West Carteret Patriots on Tuesday, falling 3-0. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 3-0 to the Patriots when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Dixon took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-17, 25-21.
West Carteret can attribute much of their success to Anna Claire Oakes, who had 11 digs and three assists. Oakes is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in each of the last five games she's played.
Dixon dropped their record down to 2-4 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for West Carteret, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dixon will venture away from home to square off against Jacksonville at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for West Carteret, they will head out to challenge Swansboro at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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