Ringgold lost against Gordon Lee back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Tigers fell just short of the Trojans by a score of 2-1.
The 2-1 doesn't really show just how close this match was: all the sets Ringgold lost were decided by three points or less. The final score came out to 25-23, 13-25, 15-13.
Ringgold's loss came despite strong showings from Kinsley Killingsworth and Olivia Jackson. Killingsworth had 17 digs and two assists, while Jackson had nine digs and one assist. Ada Garrard also deserves some recognition as she served her first aces of the season.
Ringgold's defeat dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Gordon Lee, they pushed their record up to 8-2 with the win, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ringgold will square off against Oakwood Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gordon Lee, they will face off against Coahulla Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Colts have played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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