Liberty was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kickapoo Chiefs.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Kickapoo scored at least 18 points in every set. The final set scores came out to 25-18, 25-20.
Olivia Singleteary paced Liberty's offense, picking up four kills. Singleteary got some help from Olivia Speaker and her seven assists. Myah Jones controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Kickapoo's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brittan Smith led the charge by getting eight digs and three aces. Paisley Eaton was another key player, getting 23 assists.
Liberty's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Kickapoo, their record currently sits at 1-1.
Liberty wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 3-2 victory against Central on the 1st. As for Kickapoo, they have also already played their next match, a 2-0 win against Jefferson City on the 4th.
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