Mitchell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sidney Red Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on September 10th.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Sidney scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-19.
Mitchell's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Sidney, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season.
Mitchell will challenge Bayard at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. Bayard is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Mitchell will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Sidney, they will face off against Ashland-Greenwood at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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