After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Jac-Cen-Del, Crothersville was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They won by a set and slipped past the Edinburgh Lancers 3-2. The win was some much needed relief for the Tigers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Crothersville was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 25-10, 18-25, 24-26, 25-23, 15-13.
Crothersville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grace Smith, who had ten digs, two aces, and a kill. That's the most aces Smith has posted since back in August of 2023. Rayleigh Lewis was another key player, getting five digs and two aces.
Edinburgh's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Makayla Ludlow, who had 17 digs.
Crothersville's win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-10. As for Edinburgh, they dropped their record down to 1-19 with the defeat, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Crothersville has already played their next matchup, a 3-1 loss against Henryville on the 30th. As for Edinburgh, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 2-0 defeat against Frankton on the 28th.
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