Portage Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Grand Rapids Pioneers. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pioneers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2020.
East Grand Rapids got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Rylee Stanley-Eldred out in front who had 13 digs. Stanley-Eldred is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last seven games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Gwen Calcatera, who had seven digs and 13 assists.
Portage Central's loss dropped their record down to 19-21. As for East Grand Rapids, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 23-9-5 record this season.
Portage Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Central at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. East Grand Rapids has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 win against Allendale on the 12th.
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