Belleview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the North Marion Colts. The Rattlers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Colts apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Belleview started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 20-25, 19-25, 25-18, 25-21, 15-10.
Belleview's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for North Marion, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Belleview and North Marion will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Rattlers will square off against rival Vanguard at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, North Marion is set to face off against their familiar foe Crystal River at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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