LaMoille was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Newark Norsemen. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 25-11.
Newark found their leader in underclassman Taylor Jeffers, who had two aces and 16 assists. Jeffers is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 12 or more in the last 15 games she's played dating back to last season.
LaMoille's defeat dropped their record down to 2-22. As for Newark, their victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-9.
LaMoille will challenge Illinois Math & Science Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Newark, they will face off against Moline at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Moline has played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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