Nelson County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Appomattox County Raiders, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Governors of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Nelson County took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-4, 25-6, 25-10.
Appomattox County found their leader in freshman Callan Shields, who had 34 assists and six aces. Shields is crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 22 every time she's taken the court this season. Lola Harrison also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Nelson County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Appomattox County, their win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nelson County will take on Parry McCluer at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Appomattox County, they will challenge Gretna at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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