If Smithton was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Leeton last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Smithton Tigers came up short against the Warsaw Wildcats on Monday, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
While Smithton ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 18 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-18, 25-22.
When it comes to explaining why Smithton lost, don't look at Lily Rodriguez. Despite the final result, she had 11 digs.
Even though they lost, Smithton was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least ten aces in three consecutive matchups.
Tanna Howe had a dynamite game for Warsaw, getting 26 digs. Howe is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 23 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Smithton now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Warsaw, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-4.
Smithton will face off against Otterville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Warsaw, they will welcome Pleasant Hope at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pleasant Hope will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Warsaw surely won't give up without a fight.
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