Gardena was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Banning Pilots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
While Gardena was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Banning's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-8, 25-14, 25-23.
Gardena's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Banning, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gardena will challenge Rancho Dominguez at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Banning, they will be playing at home against San Pedro at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Pirates will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Pilots surely won't give up without a fight.
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