Mt. Vernon lost against Marion back in September and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Rams took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats.
While Mt. Vernon was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. The final score came out to 25-16, 25-23.
Jacie Havens was the offensive standout of the match as she had 11 digs and two assists. Those 11 digs gave her a new career-high.
Mt. Vernon has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season. As for Marion, they now have a winning record of 14-13.
Mt. Vernon wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-0 win against Hutsonville/Palestine on the 11th. As for Marion, they will take on Centralia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Orphans will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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