Lovett was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Holy Innocents Episcopal Golden Bears. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Golden Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Holy Innocents Episcopal scored at least 19 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-19.
Despite the loss, Lovett saw an underclassman step up: Margaux Godfrey had 12 digs.
Holy Innocents Episcopal's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lindsey Ponder, who had seven digs and two aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordynn Skinner, who had 11 digs.
Lovett's defeat dropped their record down to 16-10. As for Holy Innocents Episcopal, their win bumped their record up to 18-15.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Hapeville Charter the next time they take the court. Holy Innocents Episcopal will head out to face Hapeville Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Lovett will play them later in the day, at 5:00 p.m.
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