Madison came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against the Erwin Warriors, falling 3-0. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
While Madison ultimately came up short, they really made Erwin work, particularly in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 25-15, 26-24.
Madison's offense was headlined by Layla Rhinehart and Maddie Gosnell, who picked up four kills apiece. They got some help from Meredith Gault and her 12 assists. Finally, Rhinehart was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high three blocks.
Madison's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Erwin, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0.
Looking ahead, Madison is taking a road trip to square off against Avery County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Erwin, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mountain Heritage at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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