James Kenan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the South Lenoir Blue Devils, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
James Kenan took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-15, 25-22.
Despite the loss, James Kenan had strong showings from Y'Anna Rivers, who had three aces, two kills, and a block, and Alayjah Wright, who had three aces, two kills, and a block. That's the most aces Rivers has posted in her last five matchups.
James Kenan's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for South Lenoir, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-6 record.
James Kenan will square off against Kinston at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. James Kenan is facing Kinston at the right time seeing as Kinston is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for South Lenoir, they will take on Southwest Onslow at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. South Lenoir will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Southwest Onslow will have lost three straight heading into Tuesday's match.
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