On Saturday, the Middletown Mustangs came up short against the Durham Trojans and fell 2-0.
Middletown was the model of consistency in the loss, scoring 19 points in every single set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-19.
Despite the loss, Middletown saw an underclassman step up: Isa Barnes had three kills, two aces, and 16 assists. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Barnes now served two or more in the last seven games she's played.
Middletown's defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Durham, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-5.
Middletown's road trip will continue as they head out to face Salesian College Preparatory at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Durham, they will face off against Union Mine at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Union Mine will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Durham surely won't give up without a fight.
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