Smithfield suffered their biggest defeat since September 10th on Thursday. They came up short against the New Kent Trojans, falling 3-0. The Packers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-15, 25-21.
New Kent can attribute much of their success to Abby McLaughlin, who had 18 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: McLaughlin now had ten or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Smithfield dropped their record down to 3-8 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for New Kent, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Smithfield will venture away from home to take on Tabb at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Kent, they will take on Bruton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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