Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Spearfish couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles on Thursday, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Spartans have suffered since September 30, 2023.
Spearfish was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Aberdeen Central work for it, especially in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-9, 27-25, 25-22.
Aberdeen Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Taylin Kleffman led the charge by getting 19 digs. Kleffman is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Osborne, who had 12 digs.
Spearfish's defeat dropped their record down to 23-10. As for Aberdeen Central, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 13-8.
Spearfish does not have any more games scheduled as of now. After both having extra time off, Aberdeen Central and Harrisburg will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Harrisburg will roll in looking for their 29th straight victory, something Aberdeen Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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