Volleyball Recap: Altoona's Losing Streak Snapped at Eight Games

By Team Reports Oct 20, 2024, 10:08am

Volleyball Recap: Altoona Mountain Lions vs. Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers

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Altoona can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Mountain Lions have posted since October 31, 2023.

While Altoona won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the third set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-15, 25-22.

Hollidaysburg's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Makenzie McLanahan, who had nine digs and three aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaitlyn Lenhart, who had four digs and two aces.

Altoona's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-12. As for Hollidaysburg, the loss snapped their winning streak at ten games and leaves them with a 16-2 record.

Altoona didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-0 win against Williamsport on the 16th. As for Hollidaysburg, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 3-2 defeat against Richland on the 17th.

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