Smith-Cotton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Eldon Mustangs. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-15, 25-12.
Piper Cantrell
| 10/13/25 vs Eldon | 16 |
| 10/09/25 @ Capital City | 13 |
| 10/06/25 @ Battle | 25 |
| 10/02/25 @ Camdenton | 20 |
| 10/01/25 vs Versailles | 14 |
| + 3 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Smith-Cotton lost, don't look at Piper Cantrell. Despite the final result, she had 16 digs and one assist. Cantrell has been hot, having posted 13 or more digs the last eight times she's played.
Eldon's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaidyn Shelden, who had 16 digs. Another player making a difference was Sarah Tompkins, who had eight digs and three aces.
Smith-Cotton's loss dropped their record down to 9-18-3. As for Eldon, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-9 record this season.
Smith-Cotton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-2 victory against Knob Noster on the 14th. As for Eldon, they have also already played their next match, a 3-0 win against Hickman on the 14th.
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