Ava was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 55-54 heartbreaker at the hands of Willow Springs. Ava lost against Willow Springs in their previous head to head back in February of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 53-29 score last time.
Ava's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Willow Springs, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a massive bump to their 10-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ava will venture away from home to take on Thayer at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Willow Springs, they will head out to face off against Mountain Grove at 8:30 p.m. on Monday. Mountain Grove will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Willow Springs surely won't give up without a fight.
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