Dripping Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the O'Connor Panthers. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Madison Sestak paced Dripping Springs' offense, picking up three kills. Sestak were helped by Allie Jenkins and Drew Fuquay, who contributed four assists each.
O'Connor was led to victory by Gabriella Maldonado and Jaylyn Tuiasosopo. Maldonado had ten digs and three assists, while Tuiasosopo hit 66.7% for 16 kills and eight digs and one assist. That's the most kills Tuiasosopo has posted since back in November of 2024. Miranda Clark also deserves some recognition as she served her first ace of the season.
Dripping Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for O'Connor, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-2.
Dripping Springs has already played their next match, a 2-1 victory against Brandeis on the 22nd. As for O'Connor, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 2-0 loss against Antonian Prep on the 22nd.
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