Volleyball Recap: Piper Falls Despite Big Games from Auria Paul and Nyla Sowell

If Piper was feeling good fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Blanche Ely on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bengals lost 3-0 to the Somerset Academy Panthers on Thursday.

The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-14, 25-22.

Auria Paul

Serving Aces

08/21/25 vs Somerset Academy	3
08/19/25 @ Blanche Ely	3
08/18/25 vs Deerfield Beach	2

Piper's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Nyla Sowell, who had 14 digs, and Auria Paul, who had ten digs and three aces. Paul is crushing it when it comes to aces: she's served at least two every time she's taken the court this season.

Piper now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Somerset Academy, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Piper will host Nova at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Somerset Academy, they will challenge Hollywood Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.