Portage was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Homer-Center Wildcats. The Mustangs were not able to make up for their loss to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
Portage 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 17-25, 25-14, 25-21, 26-24.
Homer-Center's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Emma-Lee Rouser, who had 23 kills, ten digs, five blocks, and three aces. That's the most blocks Rouser has posted over her last seven matchups. Another player making a difference was Ashlyn Yount, who had 13 digs and four aces.
Portage's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Homer-Center, they moved to 6-9 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Portage will take on Claysburg-Kimmel at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Homer-Center, they will head out to challenge Cambria Heights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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