Jefferson City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Nixa Eagles. The Jays were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Jefferson City couldn't get the win, but they sure gave Nixa a tough time in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 28-30, 25-17, 23-25, 25-21, 15-8.
Leah Heisler paced Jefferson City's offense, picking up 19 kills. Heisler got some help from Landrie Vogt and her 30 assists. Heisler was also solid from the service line: she led the team with four aces.
Jefferson City's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Nixa, their win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jefferson City will take on Hickman at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Jays' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Nixa, they will challenge Republic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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