Toronto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Steubenville Big Red, falling 3-0. The Red Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Big Red apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Toronto took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-20, 25-21.
When it comes to explaining why Toronto lost, don't look at Gracee Rex. Despite the final result, she had 22 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Rex now had 13 or more in the last ten games she's played dating back to last season.
Steubenville was led to victory by Sena Smith and Kayla Biasi. Smith had ten digs, while Biasi had ten digs and two kills. What's more, Smith also racked up no aces, the mostshe's had in she last three matches.
Toronto's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Steubenville, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-5 record.
Toronto will challenge David Anderson at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Steubenville, they will square off against Wheeling Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Wheeling Central Catholic is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Steubenville will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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