Sikeston lost against Poplar Bluff back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Bulldogs fell just short of the Mules by a score of 3-2.
Sikeston took Poplar Bluff into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking seven-point loss. The final score came out to 25-15, 21-25, 14-25, 25-18, 15-8.
Khielynn Pobst paced Sikeston's offense, picking up 11 kills. Pobst got some help from Lexton Hammontree and her 33 assists. Londyn Mitchell controlled things from the service line, finishing with six aces.
Sikeston has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7-1 record this season. As for Poplar Bluff, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-9-1.
Coming up, Sikeston will look to defend their home court on Monday against Bloomfield at 7:15 p.m. As for Poplar Bluff, they will be taking part in a tournament against Seckman at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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