Volleyball Recap: Independence Takes a Loss

Independence lost against Del Mar back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The 76ers took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dons. The 76ers just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row.

Independence's loss dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Del Mar, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season.

Independence and Del Mar could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The 76ers will face off against Piedmont Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (601 vs. 197). Meanwhile, Del Mar (ranked 348th) will meet Branham (ranked 69th) at 6:45 p.m. on the 15th.