Volleyball Preview: Hawthorne Hornets vs. Palatka Panthers
Hawthorne hasn't had much luck against Palatka recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Hawthorne Hornets will play host again on Monday to welcome the Palatka Panthers, where the match is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Hawthorne will be strutting in after a victory while Palatka will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with 11 losses in a row dating back to last season, Hawthorne finally turned things around against Hope Christian Academy last Thursday. They put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 3-0 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Hornets have posted against the Lions since September 7, 2021.
The final score came out to 25-22, 25-22, 25-19.
Meanwhile, Palatka suffered their biggest defeat since August 28th on Wednesday. They came up short against Newberry, falling 3-0.
While Palatka ultimatly came up short, they didn't go down without a fight: they scored at least 17 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-17, 25-22.
Despite the loss, Palatka saw an underclassman step up: Hannah Faulkner had 15 digs. Faulkner is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Hawthorne's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Palatka, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Hawthorne might still be hurting after the 3-0 loss they got from Palatka when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Hawthorne have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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