Orrick was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Crest Ridge Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bearcats of the 2-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
While Orrick was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-12, 26-24.
Even though they lost, Orrick was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in seven consecutive matches.
Orrick's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Crest Ridge, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Orrick didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 2-0 defeat vs. East Buchanan on the 21st. Crest Ridge has also already played their next matchup, a 3-2 loss against Chilhowee on the 23rd.
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