West Memphis was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 22nd straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Nettleton Raiders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Raiders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 back in September.
West Memphis took Nettleton into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking 12-point loss. The final score came out to 26-28, 25-8, 25-8, 24-26, 15-3.
Nettleton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kennedy Massey out in front who had seven digs and three aces. That's the most aces Massey has posted over her last six matchups. Another player making a difference was Zaria Mcshan, who had 13 digs and four aces.
West Memphis' loss dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Nettleton, their victory ended a 13-match drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-14.
West Memphis has already played their next match, a 3-0 defeat against Paragould on the 23rd. As for Nettleton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 3-1 loss against Mountain Home on the 23rd.
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