First Flight unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Perquimans Pirates on Thursday, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Nighthawks of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
First Flight took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-21, 25-23.
Despite the defeat, First Flight saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Rylee Meyer had ten digs and two assists.
Perquimans pushed their record up to 2-0 with the victory, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
First Flight has already played their next game, a 3-0 loss against Holmes on the 15th. Hopefully Perquimans paid attention to the Nighthawks' contest: the next time they hit the field, they'll take on the Nighthawks at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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