If Sierra Pacific was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Selma on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Golden Bears came up short against the Kerman Lions on Monday, falling 3-0. The Golden Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Sierra Pacific was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Kerman work for it, especially in the third set. The final score came out to 25-20, 25-17, 26-24.
Kerman found their leader in freshman Alicia Valle, who had 12 digs and three aces. Anya Bakholdin also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Sierra Pacific has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Kerman, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Sierra Pacific will venture away from home to face off against Reedley at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Kerman, they will head out to take on Hanford West at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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