Manchester was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Chippewa Chipps. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 2-0 to the Chipps when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Manchester started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The final score came out to 17-25, 25-19, 25-6.
When it comes to explaining why Manchester lost, don't look at Saige Rankin. Despite the final result, she had 12 digs and three aces.
Manchester's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Chippewa, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
Manchester has already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Central Christian on the 25th. As for Chippewa, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 2-0 win against Norton on the 23rd.
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