Elwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Blackford Bruins by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Elwood actually scored more points across those five sets (104-99), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 19-25, 25-22, 15-25, 25-22, 15-10.
Elwood's defeat dropped their record down to 8-19. As for Blackford, their win bumped their record up to 8-16.
Elwood will challenge Anderson Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Anderson Prep Academy is coming into the match with eight straight losses at home, meaning Elwood will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Blackford, they will square off against Mississinewa at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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