Mayfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the South Rebels. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rebels this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 on September 11th.
Mayfield actually scored more points across those five sets (103-101), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-27, 25-15, 11-25, 15-13.
TAYLOR SIMMONS paced Mayfield's offense, picking up 16 kills. SIMMONS got some help from ANNABEL ROBERTS and her 33 assists.
Among those leading the charge was Olivia Langa, who had 12 digs and two aces. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in each of the last three games she's played. Everly Stadler also deserves some recognition as she had her first kill of the season.
Mayfield's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for South, they pushed their record up to 12-4 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mayfield will host Twinsburg on Saturday. As for South, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Kenston at 6:30 p.m.
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