Purdy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 3-1 to the Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers on Thursday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Purdy couldn't get the W, but boy did they fight for it: two sets took extra rallies. The match finished with set scores of 27-25, 18-25, 28-26, 25-20.
Soha Shaikh had a dynamite game For Jefferson Independent Day., getting 24 digs. Lillianna Billings was another key player, getting nine assists and six digs.
Purdy will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Golden City at 5:30 p.m. on the 18th. As for Jefferson Independent Day, they have already played their next game, a 1-1 tie against Southwest on the 6th.
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