Refugio was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Agua Dulce Longhorns. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bobcats of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Refugio started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 25-13, 26-24, 25-19.
Refugio's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Bradi Fox-Smith, who had 24 digs, 12 kills, two aces, and a block, and Jazaelynne Lewis, who had 21 digs, 11 kills, and two blocks. Fox-Smith is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season. Cedie Wills was another key player, getting 15 digs, three blocks, and a kill.
She was just one part of a dominant defense: Refugio kept the net locked down and finished the game with 12 blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
Refugio's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-14. As for Agua Dulce, their victory bumped their record up to 12-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Refugio will square off against Freer at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Freer is coming into the contest with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Refugio will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Agua Dulce, they will face off against Woodsboro at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Agua Dulce is facing Woodsboro at the right time seeing as Woodsboro is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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