Sanderson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Athens Drive Jaguars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Athens Drive scored at least 17 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-23, 25-23.
Athens Drive was led to victory by Gwen Marquis and Holden Carroll. Marquis had nine digs and three aces, while Carroll had 14 digs. Those three aces gave Marquis a new career-high.
Sanderson's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Athens Drive, their win ended a ten-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-16.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sanderson will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Broughton, where the match is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Broughton is coming into the match with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Sanderson will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Athens Drive, they will host Enloe at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Athens Drive is facing Enloe at the right time seeing as Enloe is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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