Evansville Christian and Springs Valley squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Evansville Christian had to settle for second. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Springs Valley Blackhawks. The Eagles have struggled against the Blackhawks recently, as their game on Saturday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
While Evansville Christian had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 21 points in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-21, 25-21, 19-25, 25-23.
Despite the defeat, Evansville Christian saw an underclassman step up: Diviyah Rodriguez had 11 digs.
Leading Springs Valley to victory were Maci Eckerty and Maddie Carnes. Eckerty had 13 digs, while Carnes had 18 kills, ten digs, and three aces. Carnes is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 22 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
The loss snapped Evansville Christian's winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 22-8 record. As for Springs Valley, their win bumped their record up to 23-5.
Evansville Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Springs Valley, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 3-0 victory against Wood Memorial on the 19th.
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