Orion dropped to 4-4 on Thursday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Sherrard Tigers by a score of 2-1. The Chargers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
As for Sherrard, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Orion since September 6, 2022.
Sherrard got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ellie Swanson out in front who had 15 assists and four aces. What's more, Swanson posted two digs, the most she's had over her last two games. Adalynn Elsbury was another key player, getting 15 digs.
Coming up, Orion will square off against Monmouth-Roseville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sherrard, they will be taking part in a tournament against Watseka at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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