Springfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell 3-1 to the Stratton Eagles. While the Longhorns didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 25-19 in the first set.
Springfield started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 25-14, 25-16, 25-14.
Springfield's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyler Mackey, who had 23 digs and 10 kills. Another player making a difference was Cobi Mackey, who had 15 digs, 11 kills, and a solo block.
Stratton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gracie Miltenberger led the charge by getting nine digs, eight kills, and two aces. The team also got some help from Kaylynn Brandon, who had eight digs and three aces.
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Coming up, Springfield has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Walsh at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Stratton, they will face off against Deer Trail at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup will give Stratton their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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