If Ryan was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Denton last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Ryan Raiders came up short against the Van Alstyne Panthers on Tuesday, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
While Ryan ultimately came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 19 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-19, 25-22.
Despite the defeat, Ryan saw an underclassman step up: Preslie Shiflett had 14 digs and two aces.
Ryan has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-23 record this season. As for Van Alstyne, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-16.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ryan will head out to square off against Birdville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Van Alstyne, they are on the road again on Friday to play Sanger at 4:30 p.m.
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