Volleyball Recap: Athens Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 8, 2024, 8:22am

Volleyball Recap: Athens Hornets vs. Canton Eagles

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Athens lost against Canton back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Athens Hornets lost 3-0 to the Canton Eagles. The Hornets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Athens couldn't get the win, but they sure gave Canton a tough time in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 35-33, 25-16, 25-23.

Peyton Goodson was the offensive standout of the match as she had 16 digs. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last nine games she's played.

Athens' record now sits at 9-17. As for Canton, they now have a winning record of 18-17.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Athens will face off against Mabank at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mabank is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats at home, meaning Athens will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Canton, they will take on Brownsboro at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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