Mount Airy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 3-1 to the Elkin Buckin' Elks. While the Granite Bears didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Buckin' Elks 25-16 in the first set.
Mount Airy started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 16-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-23.
Despite the defeat, Mount Airy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kallie Hutchens had 11 assists and ten digs. Emerson Warren also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Mount Airy's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Elkin, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Coincidentally, Mount Airy and Elkin will both be playing Starmount the next time they take the court. The Buckin' Elks will head out to face the Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Granite Bears will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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