Metro-East Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Alton Redbirds. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Redbirds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-0 back in March.
Metro-East Lutheran started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The match finished with set scores of 22-25, 25-11, 25-16.
Metro-East Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Alton, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Metro-East Lutheran will head out to take on Maryville Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Alton, they will venture away from home to square off against Collinsville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Kahoks will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Redbirds surely won't give up without a fight.
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