Washington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Jackson Ironman/Ironladies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Lions of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Washington came into 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 18-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-17.
Washington's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Jackson, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington will square off against Whiteoak at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Jackson, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Chillicothe at 7:00 p.m.
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