ThunderRidge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 3-1 to the Thomas Jefferson Spartans. The Grizzlies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
ThunderRidge started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 21-25, 25-21, 25-18, 25-19.
Brianna Nelson paced ThunderRidge's offense, picking up eight kills. Nelson got some help from Cambria Kelley and her 16 assists. Kelley also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with Adelyn Zentner, racking up two apiece.
ThunderRidge's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Thomas Jefferson, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Coming up, ThunderRidge is headed away from home for the first time to challenge Eaglecrest at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Thomas Jefferson, they will take on Green Mountain in a tournament on Friday.
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