Auburndale lost against Newman back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Auburndale Apaches took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Newman Fighting Cardinals. The Apaches haven't had much luck with the Fighting Cardinals recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Auburndale started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 25-13, 25-12, 25-23.
Despite the loss, Auburndale had strong showings from Kylie Anderson, who had 20 digs, and Jaylnn Scherr, who had three digs and three aces. That's the most aces Scherr has posted in her last 11 contests.
Auburndale's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-13. As for Newman, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 19-13.
Auburndale will host Pittsville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Newman, they will head out to square off against D.C. Everest at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newman is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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