Athens Drive was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Sanderson Spartans. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Jaguars have suffered against the Spartans since September 12, 2016.
While Athens Drive was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Sanderson's winning margin in every set. The final score came out to 25-16, 25-20, 26-24.
Athens Drive lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Gwen Marquis, who had nine digs and one assist. Holden Carroll was another key player, getting 11 digs and two assists.
Athens Drive's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Sanderson, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Athens Drive will head out to square off against Enloe at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Jaguars' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Sanderson, they will head out on the road to take on Franklinton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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