Pickerington Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Licking Heights Hornets. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Pickerington Central started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. The final score came out to 22-25, 25-13, 25-23.
Pickerington Central's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Licking Heights, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-2.
Coincidentally, Pickerington Central and Licking Heights will both be playing Westerville North the next time they take the court. The Tigers will host the Warriors at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Hornets will play them later in the day, at 12:00 p.m.
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