Salem was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pioneer Charter School of Science II Pirates. The Witches were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
Salem took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. The final score came out to 0-25, 25-0, 0-25, 25-0, 25-0.
Salem's defeat dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Pioneer Charter School of Science II, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Salem will face off against Lowell Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Pioneer Charter School of Science II, they will challenge Salem Academy Charter at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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