The Patriots traveled to Warner on Tuesday night to take on the #1 rated team in Class B in the state. The Patriots were overpowered by the hitting and experience of the Monarch squad. The home team, won in straight sets 25-6, 25-13, and 25-12. The Patriots had some nice digs to make the Monarchs work for the points.
Ella Johnson and Isabel Gilbert led the team with 3 kills each. Katelyn Schroeder made her return off the bench and chipped in 2 kills. Gracyn Bixler led the team with 5 assists, followed by Presley Binger with 3. Gilbert also recorded the lone ace in the match for the Patriots. Defensively, Cambree Hoekman has 11 digs. Presley Binger would also had in 5.
Next up, the Patriots (10-14) will travel to Miller to face another top rated team in Class A in the state in their annual Pink Night Match. Jr. High Match is set for 5:00 p.m, followed by the JV getting started around 6:15, and then the varsity match.