Volleyball Recap: Palm Harbor University Extends Winning Streak to Eight

By Team Reports Oct 23, 2024, 7:20pm

Volleyball Recap: Palm Harbor University Hurricanes vs. Strawberry Crest Chargers

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Palm Harbor University came tearing into Wednesday's game with seven straight wins and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Strawberry Crest Chargers with a sharp 3-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Hurricanes, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

While Palm Harbor University won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the third set they played. The final score came out to 25-12, 25-16, 25-23.

Palm Harbor University's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sofia Castaneda led the charge by getting 17 digs. Castaneda is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jadyn Cocio, who had ten digs and four aces.

She wasn't the only good server: Palm Harbor University was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Strawberry Crest only served five.

Despite the loss, Strawberry Crest still got an impressive performance from Lesly Camacho-Vega, who had 19 digs.

Palm Harbor University has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-2 record this season. As for Strawberry Crest, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-3 record this season.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Plant the next time they take the court. Palm Harbor University will head out to face Plant at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while Strawberry Crest will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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