Smithfield-Selma came into Tuesday's game having lost ten straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Southern Wayne Saints out 3-2. For the Spartans, this counts as revenge for the 3-0 loss the Saints walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Smithfield-Selma was staring down a 2-0 deficit headed into the third set, but they rallied to take the next three for the win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 18-25, 15-25, 25-14, 25-19, 15-13.
Despite the loss, Southern Wayne still got an impressive performance from Taylor Lee, who had four digs and a block. Lee is also crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 11 every time she's taken the court this season.
Smithfield-Selma's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Southern Wayne, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smithfield-Selma will venture away from home to take on C.B. Aycock at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Smithfield-Selma is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 12-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Southern Wayne, they will challenge Fike at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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