Athens was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 2-0 to the Newman Catholic Fighting Cardinals. The Bluejays were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Fighting Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2022.
Leading Newman Catholic to victory were Stevie Chicka and Brooke Thiel. Chicka had eight digs and three assists, while Thiel had three digs and three aces. That's the most digs Thiel has posted over her last five matchups.
Athens' loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Newman Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 10-11.
Looking ahead, Athens will face off against Abbotsford at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Bluejays surely won't give up without a fight. As for Newman Catholic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Marathon at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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