If Reservoir was riding high off their 3-0 takedown of Centennial last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Reservoir 'Gators took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Howard Lions on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the 'Gators of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Reservoir 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 24-26, 25-14, 25-13, 25-14.
Howard's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Miranda Ball, who had 17 digs and three aces.
Reservoir's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Howard, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Reservoir will host Glenelg at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Glenelg will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Reservoir surely won't give up without a fight. As for Howard, they are taking a road trip to challenge Atholton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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