After flying high against Thrasher last Thursday, Wheeler came back down to earth. The Wheeler Eagles took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Baldwyn Bearcats on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August.
While Wheeler had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 18 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-18, 25-20, 15-25, 25-19.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Marlee Hutcheson, who had five digs and two aces.
Even though they lost, Wheeler kept the net locked down and finished the game with 12 blocks. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now had at least five blocks in seven consecutive matchups.
Wheeler has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season. As for Baldwyn, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Wheeler will face off against Biggersville at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Biggersville is coming into the contest with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Wheeler will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Baldwyn, they will take on Tupelo Christian Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Tupelo Christian Prep will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Baldwyn surely won't give up without a fight.
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