Caney Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Baxter Springs Lions by a score of 2-1. The Bullpups were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Caney Valley started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 26-28, 25-19, 25-21.
When it comes to explaining why Caney Valley lost, don't look at Brookly Paulie. Despite the final result, she had 15 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Paulie has posted in her last six contests.
Even though they lost, Caney Valley was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Baxter Springs only served seven.
Caney Valley's loss dropped their record down to 19-11. As for Baxter Springs, their record now sits at 16-13.
Caney Valley wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 2-0 defeat against Erie on the 12th. Baxter Springs has also already played their next matchup, a 2-0 loss against Humboldt on the 12th.
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