Springfield was the 3-0 winner over Southview when they last played one another back in September, but their luck changed this time around. The Springfield Blue Devils fell just short of the Southview Cougars by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. While the Blue Devils didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Cougars 25-16 in the first set.
Springfield took Southview into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking nine-point loss. The match finished with set scores of 16-25, 25-18, 25-19, 17-25, 15-6.
Ethney Mangum was a one-man wrecking crew for Southview as she had 20 digs and three aces. Mangum is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
Springfield has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season. As for Southview, the victory snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-17 record.
Springfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Southview, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Start at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Someone's luck will take a turn for the better: Southview has lost seven straight at home , while Start has lost eight on the road.
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