Vermillion was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Parker Pheasants. The Tanagers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pheasants apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Vermillion started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 14-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-22.
Josie Askew paced Vermillion's offense, picking up 13 kills. Askew got some help from
Skylar Griese and her 38 assists.
Emma Rettig controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.
Hannah Schaeffer had an outrageously good game for Parker as she had ten digs, two kills, and 15 assists. Schaeffer is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 15 or more in the last three games she's played. Mara Mohr was another key player, getting five digs, two aces, and a kill.
Vermillion's loss dropped their record down to 2-24. As for Parker, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-14.
Vermillion has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against Elk Point-Jefferson on the 29th. Parker does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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