If Branson was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Reeds Spring last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Branson Pirates came up short against the Carl Junction Bulldogs on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The Pirates have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
While Branson ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-18, 25-17.
Carl Junction can attribute much of their success to Jocelyn Wengert, who had 11 digs and two aces.
The defeat snapped Branson's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-4-4 record. As for Carl Junction, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Branson will square off against Marshfield at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Carl Junction, they will venture away from home to challenge Logan-Rogersville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Logan-Rogersville has won four straight at home, while Carl Junction won five straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change.
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