If Mapleton was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Plymouth on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mounties took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wellington Dukes on Monday. The Mounties were not able to make up for their defeat to the Dukes from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
While Mapleton had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 18 points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 25-18, 16-25, 25-19.
Wellington found their leader in sophomore Alexandria Mills, who had 16 digs and five assists. Mills is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 16 or more in each of the last four games she's played. Tatum Deidrick also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assists of the season.
Mapleton has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season. As for Wellington, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-6.
Looking ahead, Mapleton will face off against Crestview at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wellington, they will challenge Black River at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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