After flying high against St. Helena College and Career Academy on Thursday, Springfield came back down to earth. The Bulldogs fell just short of the Walker Wildcats by a score of 2-1 on Saturday. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Walker's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ava Scroggins, who had nine digs and four aces. Those four aces gave Scroggins a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emily Gateley, who had eight assists and six digs.
Springfield's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Walker, their record now sits at 3-9.
Coincidentally, Springfield and Walker will both be playing St. Thomas Aquinas the next time they take the court. The Wildcats will head out to face the Falcons at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, while the Bulldogs will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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