After flying high against Fairlawn last Thursday, Botkins came back down to earth. The Trojans fell 3-1 to the Anna Rockets on Tuesday. While the Trojans didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Rockets 25-21 in the first set.
Botkins started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-14.
Kaitlyn Meyer paced Botkins' offense, picking up nine kills. Meyer got some help from Peyton Platfoot and her 34 assists. Ella Brown controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Anna's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Donna Foster led the charge by getting 12 digs.
Botkins has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. As for Anna, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.
Botkins wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-1 defeat against Jackson Center on the 4th. As for Anna, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-2 victory against Fort Loramie on the 4th.
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