Sterling volleyball is working its way through a slump. The Golden Warriors lost a fifth straight match after falling 25-16, 25-15 Tuesday night at Rock Island in Western Big 6 Conference action.

The Rocks (3-9, 2-2) led for all but one point as it won its third match in the last four contests.

Sterling (6-7, 0-4) had just three kills as a team in the loss.

Sterling coach Dale Dykeman said the team is dealing with injuries, but the players should hopefully be back within a few weeks.

“We’re a little banged up, but that’s not an excuse,” he said. “The next girl up has got to play.”

Rock Island went up 3-0 and never trailed in the first set. Sterling took a brief 2-1 lead in the second set before the Rocks retook control. Sterling cut the second set to a 20-15 deficit, but the Rocks sc

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