East Alton-Wood River lost against Salem back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The East Alton-Wood River Oilers fell 2-0 to the Salem Wildcats.
East Alton-Wood River was not held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the first set very close. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 25-23.
Salem was led to victory by Natalie Lee and Makayla Braddy. Lee had 17 digs, while Braddy had seven digs and 11 assists.
East Alton-Wood River has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Salem, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-5.
East Alton-Wood River didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-0 win vs. Non Varsity Opponent on the 21st. Salem has also already played their next match, a 2-1 defeat against Carlyle on the 21st.
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