Klein was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Magnolia West Mustangs. The Bearkats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mustangs earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
Klein took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. The match finished with set scores of 18-25, 25-17, 20-25, 25-23, 15-5.
Asha King paced Klein's offense, picking up 18 kills. King got some help from Mariah Brown and her 14 assists.
Magnolia West got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Lola Jordan out in front who had 29 digs and three aces. Jordan is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in each of the last 11 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Alexis Massey, who had 11 digs and four aces.
Klein's loss dropped their record down to 16-18. As for Magnolia West, the victory got them back to even at 16-16.
Coincidentally, Klein and Magnolia West will both be playing Klein Oak the next time they take the court. The Mustangs will head out to face the Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Bearkats will host them at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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