Hammond was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ben Lippen Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Skyhawks of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Hammond 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, 25-9, 25-16, 25-13.
Ben Lippen found their leader in underclassman Avery Bonner, who had eight digs and two aces.
Hammond's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Ben Lippen, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-13.
Hammond will challenge Northwood Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ben Lippen, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Heathwood Hall Episcopal at 6:15 p.m.
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