Rockridge was the 2-0 winner over Newman Central Catholic when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Rockets fell just short of the Comets by a score of 2-1 on Wednesday. While the Rockets didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Comets 25-16 in the first set.
Rockridge started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 16-25, 25-19, 25-21.
Hayden Ruggles paced Rockridge's offense, picking up 11 kills. Ruggles got some help from Leah DeCook and her 19 assists. Josie Hughes controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
Rockridge has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-20 record this season. As for Newman Central Catholic, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 16-18 record this season.
Rockridge wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 loss against Kewanee on the 23rd. As for Newman Central Catholic, they will take on Mendota at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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