Paxton-Buckley-Loda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Monticello Sages. The Panthers were not able to make up for their loss to the Sages from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
The final score came out to 25-12, 25-20.
Ellie Dirks paced Paxton-Buckley-Loda's offense, picking up six kills. Dirks were helped by Logan Loschen and Kylie Rust, who contributed six assists each.
Monticello's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mady Melton led the charge by getting six digs and two aces. That's the most aces Melton has posted over her last 12 matchups. Another player making a difference was Emma Arnold, who had six assists and five digs.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda's defeat dropped their record down to 10-14. As for Monticello, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-9.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 2-1 loss against St. Thomas More on the 18th. As for Monticello, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-1 defeat against Mt. Pulaski on the 18th.
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