Excelsior Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss 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 Central Indians. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Excelsior Springs took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 24-26, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11.
Despite the loss, Excelsior Springs still got an impressive performance from Kendalyn Jones, who had 18 digs and five aces.
Sofia Rodriguez Savage had a dynamite game For Central., getting 25 digs and two aces. Those two aces gave Rodriguez Savage a new career-high. Cami Callaway also deserves some recognition as she served her first ace of the season.
Excelsior Springs' loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Central, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6.
Excelsior Springs has already played their next game, a 3-0 defeat against Harrisonville on the 10th. As for Central, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 3-2 win against Benton on the 15th.
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