Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Manchester Squires, falling 3-0. The Braves were not able to make up for their defeat to the Squires from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
While Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. The final score came out to 25-17, 25-22, 25-15.
CiCi Sefton paced Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian's offense, picking up nine kills. Sefton got some help from Myllah Sommer and her 16 assists. Finally, Sefton was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high two blocks.
Leading Manchester to victory were Marysa Stroud and Sophie Cumberland. Stroud had 17 digs and two assists, while Cumberland had 13 assists. Stroud has been hot recently, having posted ten or more digs the last three times she's played.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian's loss dropped their record down to 12-15. As for Manchester, their record is now 23-7.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. After both having extra time off, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian and South Adams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Starfires will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Braves surely won't give up without a fight. As for Manchester, they will square off against Southwood at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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