Naples extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 5-10. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Palmetto Ridge Bears. The Golden Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bears earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
As for Palmetto Ridge, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since August 28th.
Palmetto Ridge found their leader in sophomore Ashlan Neugent, who had 30 digs and six aces. Those 30 digs set a new season-high mark for Neugent. Ava Azcuy also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Naples has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Southwest Florida Christian on the 25th. As for Palmetto Ridge, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Ida Baker on the 25th.
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