Volleyball Recap: Lower Merion Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 8, 2024, 8:53am

Volleyball Recap: Lower Merion Aces vs. Conestoga Pioneers

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Lower Merion was the 3-1 winner over Conestoga when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Lower Merion Aces took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Conestoga Pioneers on Monday. While the Aces didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Pioneers 25-21 in the first set.

Lower Merion started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-12.

Despite the loss, Lower Merion saw an underclassman step up: Josephine Huh had 12 digs. Huh is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 12 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.

Lower Merion's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11-1. As for Conestoga, they pushed their record up to 10-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.

Lower Merion will venture away from home to challenge Carver High School of Engineering & Science at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday. As for Conestoga, they will head out to face off against Springfield at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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