Silas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bellarmine Prep Lions. The Rams were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Lions earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
Silas took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. The match finished with set scores of 25-18, 21-25, 27-29, 25-23, 17-15.
Talynn Howard paced Silas' offense, picking up 12 kills. Howard got some help from Madisin Nall and her 42 assists.
Bellarmine Prep was led to victory by Stella English and Mina Smith. English had 20 digs and two assists, while Smith had 22 assists and nine digs. Those 22 assists gave Smith a new career-high.
Silas now has a losing record of 8-9. As for Bellarmine Prep, their victory ended a seven-match drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Silas and Lincoln will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bellarmine Prep, they will square off against Mount Tahoma at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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