Elkin had to endure a 16-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Mount Airy Granite Bears 3-2. This was payback for the Buckin' Elks, who suffered a 3-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Elkin took Mount Airy into a fifth set where they got it done with a four-point win. The final score came out to 18-25, 25-13, 18-25, 25-15, 15-11.
Several Granite Bears players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Emmerson Warren, who had 22 digs. Warren has been hot recently, having posted ten or more digs the last four times she's played.
Elkin's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-11. As for Mount Airy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elkin will venture away from home to square off against Wilkes Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Considering Wilkes Central has lost five straight at home and Elkin nine straight on the road (dating back to last season), this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum. As for Mount Airy, they will head out to take on East Surry at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. East Surry will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Mount Airy surely won't give up without a fight.
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