Baxter Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Humboldt Cubs. The Lions were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cubs earlier this season, when they won 2-0.
Kadence Underhill paced Baxter Springs' offense, picking up five kills. Underhill got some help from Sam Sheffer and her 14 assists. Izzy Simpson controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Humboldt got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Skylar Hottenstein out in front who had 19 digs and one assist. Hottenstein is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in each of the last four games she's played. Brynna Ellis was another key player, getting 13 digs and one assist.
Baxter Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 20-12. As for Humboldt, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-9 record this season.
Baxter Springs wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss against Neodesha on the 11th. As for Humboldt, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-0 win against Parsons on the 11th.
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