Carrollton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Minerva Lions by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Carrollton took Minerva into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 16-25, 25-22, 25-20, 23-25, 15-12.
Even though they lost, Carrollton kept the net locked down and finished the game with ten blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
Minerva found their leader in underclassman Jenna Dowell, who had eight digs and two aces. That's the most aces Dowell has posted since last Saturday.
Carrollton's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Minerva, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-7.
Carrollton will play host again on Thursday to welcome Marlington, where is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Marlington is coming into the contest with five straight victories on the road, so Carrollton will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Minerva, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against West Branch at 6:00 p.m. West Branch will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Minerva surely won't give up without a fight.
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