Deep Run and Grassfield squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Deep Run had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Grassfield Grizzlies by a score of 3-2. The Wildcats' defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Deep Run started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 23-25, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 22-20.
Leading Grassfield to victory were Melanie Vasconcellos and Ellielynn Rock. Vasconcellos had 28 digs and two aces, while Rock had 12 digs and four aces. With that strong performance, Rock is now averaging an impressive 2 aces per game.
Deep Run's loss ended a ten-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 22-4. As for Grassfield, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-7.
Deep Run does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Grassfield, they will challenge Glen Allen at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Glen Allen will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Grassfield surely won't give up without a fight.
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