Evansville Reitz was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Barr-Reeve Vikings by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 2-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2022.
In an exciting match in which no team claimed back-to-back wins, Evansville Reitz sadly wound up on the wrong side. The final score came out to 25-15, 17-25, 15-10.
Even though they lost, Evansville Reitz kept the net locked down and finished the game with 15 blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
Barr-Reeve's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kennedy Huff, who had seven digs and four aces. Huff is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served three or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Hallie Knepp, who had five digs and 14 assists.
Evansville Reitz's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Barr-Reeve, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 16-4.
Evansville Reitz will challenge Terre Haute South Vigo at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Terre Haute South Vigo has won four straight at home, while Evansville Reitz won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Barr-Reeve, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Evansville Christian at 11:00 a.m. Evansville Christian will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Barr-Reeve surely won't give up without a fight.
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