Bruton suffered their biggest loss since October 5, 2023 on Tuesday. They lost 3-0 to the New Kent Trojans. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: New Kent scored at least 19 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-19, 25-21.
New Kent can attribute much of their success to Abby McLaughlin, who had 17 digs and two aces. McLaughlin is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Bruton's loss dropped their record down to 11-3. As for New Kent, the victory was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bruton will welcome Smithfield at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bruton will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive. As for New Kent, they will host Lafayette at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. New Kent is facing Lafayette at the right time seeing as Lafayette is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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