CARLINVILLE, IL - The Prairie Fire hit the road to take on the Beavers for the second time this season, and Anaya President had an incredible night as she racked up 28 digs in Knox's 3-1 loss.
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Knox held a slight deficit to Blackburn throughout a majority of the first set as they lost 25-20. The two foes went back-and-forth in the second set, but the Beavers took a slight three point lead late in the set and never looked back.
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The Prairie Fire went on a pair of five point runs in the third set to extend the match by way of a 25-16 set victory.
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Blackburn finished strong in the fourth set as they won six of the last seven points to win the set 25-19 and the match 3-1.
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President led the Prairie Fire with 28 digs and she was followed by Zoe Thunhurst and Lynn Hoang with 13 and 12, respectively.
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President has been incredible on the court for Knox as she is the only Prairie Fire with an amount digs over the century mark. She has racked up 194 on the season.
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Kayleigh Jones and Thunhurst both had double digit assists in the match as well.
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Knox will kick off the MWC portion of their season on Friday at home when they host Luther at Memorial Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.
