Medicine Valley unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Maxwell Wildcats on Thursday, falling 3-0. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 12 in a row.
The final score came out to 25-14, 25-14, 25-18.
Oakley Stout paced Medicine Valley's offense, picking up four kills. Stout were helped by Kamree Elsten and Gracie Johns, who contributed three assists each. Elsten also made an impact serving: she shared the team lead in aces with Aspen Closman, racking up two apiece.
Madelynn Nelson had a dynamite game For Maxwell., getting 13 digs and six aces. Those six aces gave Nelson a new career-high.
Coming up, Medicine Valley will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Hi-Line [Eustis-Farnam/Elwood] at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give the Raiders their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Maxwell, they have already played their next matchup, a 2-0 loss against Shelton on the 30th.
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