Shadyside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday 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 Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 3-0 to the Maroon Knights when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Shadyside started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 19-25, 25-16, 25-20, 15-10.
Ali Weatherson
| 08/28/25 vs Wheeling Central Catholic | 33 |
| 08/27/25 vs St. Clairsville | 33 |
| 08/25/25 @ The Linsly School | 33 |
| 08/23/25 vs River | 36 |
| 08/18/25 vs Bellaire | 14 |
| 08/16/25 vs Bridgeport | 18 |
Shadyside's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ali Weatherson, who had nine digs and three aces. Weatherson is also crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 14 every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Addasyn Melanko, who had 13 digs, eight kills, three aces, and one block.
Shadyside's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Wheeling Central Catholic, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shadyside will challenge Monroe Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wheeling Central Catholic, they will face off against The Linsly School at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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