Abingdon/Avon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss 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 Farmington Farmers. The Tornadoes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Farmers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Abingdon/Avon 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 19-25, 25-22, 25-12.
Taylor Hendel paced Abingdon/Avon's offense, picking up six kills. Hendel got some help from Miya Alderson and her 11 assists.
Abingdon/Avon's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Farmington, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Abingdon/Avon will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Annawan at 6:00 p.m. on the 17th. As for Farmington, they will venture away from home to challenge West Prairie at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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