If Falconer was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Allegany-Limestone last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Falconer Golden Falcons fell just short of the Olean Huskies by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. The Golden Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Huskies apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September.
Falconer actually scored more points across those five sets (106-101), but sadly they still had to settle for second. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 14-25, 26-24, 25-20, 21-25, 15-12.
When it comes to explaining why Falconer lost, don't look at Nylah Sharpe. Despite the final result, she had 22 digs.
Even though they lost, Falconer was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in three consecutive games.
Kaylin Kratts went supernova for Olean, getting 27 digs and two aces. Kratts is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last five games she's played.
Falconer's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-2. As for Olean, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Falconer will head out to challenge Cassadaga Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Olean, they will venture away from home to face off against Portville at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Portville is coming into the match with four straight wins at home, so Olean will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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