Columbia Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Summertown Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Columbia Central started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 14-25, 25-16, 26-24, 25-21.
When it comes to explaining why Columbia Central lost, don't look at Gabby Bolton. Despite the final result, she had 14 digs. Bolton is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 14 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Columbia Central's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Summertown, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 22-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbia Central will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Franklin County at 6:00 p.m. Franklin County is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Columbia Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Summertown, they will venture away from home to square off against Lewis County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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