Dixie County and Bell squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Dixie County had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 3-2. Surprisingly, this marked the Bears' third straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Dixie County started the match hot and won the first two sets, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 16-25, 25-17, 25-21, 15-8.
Riley Whitaker
| 10/13/25 vs Bell | 20 |
| 10/09/25 vs Fort White | 26 |
| 10/07/25 vs Bronson | 19 |
Dixie County's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Riley Whitaker, who had 20 assists and 12 digs. Whitaker is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 19 or more in each of the last three games she's played. Jaicee Brown was another key player, getting 27 digs and six aces.
Bell's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sierra Chatman led the charge by getting five digs and four aces. What's more, Chatman racked up 21 assists, the most she's had since back in September. Another player making a difference was Canaan Johnson, who had 17 assists and eight digs.
Dixie County has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season. As for Bell, their record is now 11-15.
Dixie County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bell, they have already played their next match, a 3-0 defeat against Branford on the 14th.
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