Arapahoe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Smoky Hill Buffaloes. The Warriors were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Buffaloes earlier this season, when they won 3-0.
Arapahoe actually scored more points across those five sets (105-101), but sadly they still had to settle for second. The match finished with set scores of 17-25, 25-18, 25-23, 18-25, 16-14.
Riley Brayton paced Arapahoe's offense, picking up 18 kills. Brayton got some help from Addie Loughner and her 30 assists. Brayton was also solid from the service line: she led the team with three aces.
Arapahoe's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Smoky Hill, their win bumped their record up to an identical 10-12.
Arapahoe has already played their next match, a 3-0 victory against Overland on the 28th. As for Smoky Hill, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 3-1 loss against Grandview on the 28th.
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