Waterford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Federal Hocking Lancers. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lancers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Waterford took Federal Hocking into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking six-point loss. The final score came out to 12-25, 25-23, 26-28, 25-13, 15-9.
Elsie Malec
| 09/04/25 vs Federal Hocking | 32 |
| 09/02/25 @ Shenandoah | 17 |
| 08/28/25 vs Trimble | 28 |
When it comes to explaining why Waterford lost, don't look at Elsie Malec. Despite the final result, she had 32 digs and two aces. Malec is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 17 or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Sarah Anderson, who had 15 digs.
Waterford's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Federal Hocking, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Waterford will head out to face off against Meigs at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Federal Hocking, they will venture away from home to square off against Ironton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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