Willow was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the De La Salle Cavalier by a score of 3-2. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cavalier apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Willow actually scored more points across those five sets (100-98), but sadly they still had to settle for second. The match finished with set scores of 11-25, 25-22, 25-17, 22-25, 15-11.
Willow's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lily Elkheishn, who had 15 digs. The team also got some help courtesy of Sally Marshall, who had 16 digs.
Even though they lost, Willow kept the net locked down and finished the game with 11 blocks. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're block total in three consecutive matches.
Willow's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for De La Salle, their victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-14.
Willow will square off against McDonogh 35 at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for De La Salle, they will take on Thomas Jefferson at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Thomas Jefferson will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something De La Salle surely won't give up without a fight.
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