Sterling had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of Pennsauken Tech by a score of 2-1. The Silver Knights have struggled against Pennsauken Tech recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Sterling started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 23-25, 25-14, 25-22.
Will Stubbs - Class Of 2026 paced Sterling's offense, picking up 15 kills. Stubbs - Class Of 2026 got some help from Davis Holloway and his 27 assists. Finally, Samuel Boykin kept Sterling's defense grounded, leading the team with two blocks.
Sterling will be playing in front of their home fans against Lenape at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pennsauken Tech, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Hopewell Valley Central at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.
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