Connersville

The Lady Spartans battled hard against a tough East Central squad, ultimately falling in three sets: 13-25, 34-36, 11-25. The second set was an absolute thriller—back-and-forth momentum, long rallies, and clutch plays on both sides had the crowd on edge until East Central narrowly pulled it out 36-34. Kendyl Bottomley led the offensive attack, while Bottomley and Stella Holmes combined to have a standout night at the net, blocking and shutting down key hitters to keep the Trojans scrambling. Defensively, Connersville held strong with steady coverage and hustle throughout the match. Though the Spartans came up short, they showed grit and flashes of high-level play that will continue to fuel their growth moving forward.