Mayflower was the 3-1 winner over Arkadelphia when they last played one another back in August of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Eagles fell just short of the Badgers by a score of 3-2 on Monday. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Badgers 25-19 in the first set.
Mayflower wouldn't go down easily and took Arkadelphia into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 19-25, 25-20, 25-20, 21-25, 15-12.
Despite the loss, Mayflower still got an impressive performance from Miranda Leslie, who had 20 digs and four aces. Sophie French was another key player, getting eight digs and four aces.
Mayflower's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Arkadelphia, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Looking ahead, Mayflower will face off against North Little Rock at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Arkadelphia, they will challenge Ashdown at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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