Seneca was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the East Newton Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Indians of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: East Newton scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 25-21, 25-17.
Olivia Leonard paced Seneca's offense, picking up ten kills. Leonard got some help from Emma Darnell and her 19 assists. Madison Hembree controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
Seneca's loss dropped their record down to 4-21-1. As for East Newton, they pushed their record up to 14-14-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Seneca will head out to challenge McDonald County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for East Newton, they will venture away from home to face off against Wheaton at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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