Norland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Miami Springs Golden Hawks by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2021.
Norland started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 17-25, 21-25, 26-24, 25-18, 15-11.
Norland's loss came despite strong showings from Layla Butler and Sammantha Rosado. Butler had seven aces, while Rosado had three digs and two aces.
Norland's defeat dropped their record down to 14-6. As for Miami Springs, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-8 record.
Norland will square off against Sports Leadership & Management at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Miami Springs, they will take on Hialeah Gardens at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Miami Springs is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
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