Springfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against the Northmont Thunderbolts, falling 3-0. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing 3-0 to the Thunderbolts when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Springfield's offense was headlined by Danica Finney and Emily Bennett, who picked up seven kills apiece. They got some help from Taylor Clausen and her 16 assists. Maniya Soles controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.
Northmont's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Halie Hill led the charge by getting 12 digs and four aces. Those four aces gave Hill a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brianna Abels, who had four digs and three aces.
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Northmont, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-2.
Springfield wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-0 win against Stebbins on the 3rd. As for Northmont, they have also already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against Springboro on the 4th.
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