Avery County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Owen Warhorses. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
While Avery County was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-22, 25-12.
When it comes to explaining why Avery County lost, don't look at Kylie Holtsclaw. Despite the final result, she had 16 digs and three aces. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Holtsclaw now served two or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Avery County's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Owen, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-4.
Avery County will challenge Mitchell at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Owen, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Madison at 6:00 p.m.
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