Douglas Byrd was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 27th straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Purnell Swett Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-8, 25-6, 25-10.
Kiley Locklear was nothing short of spectacular for Purnell Swett: she had 13 aces. The dominant performance gave Locklear a new career-high in aces.
Douglas Byrd's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Purnell Swett, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Douglas Byrd will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Seventy-First, where is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Seventy-First is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Douglas Byrd will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Purnell Swett, they will host Lumberton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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