Apple Valley lost against Hesperia back in October of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Sun Devils took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Scorpions.
Apple Valley was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Hesperia work for it, especially in the fourth set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-14, 25-16, 22-25, 26-24.
AVA DE VILLE paced Apple Valley's offense, picking up 12 kills. DE VILLE got some help from SALLY BALLAT and her 20 assists. DE VILLE was also solid from the service line: she led the team with four aces.
Hesperia found their leader in sophomore Dylanna Akwaboah, who had 15 digs and three aces. Akwaboah also set a new season-high mark in assists with 49. Emily Ventroni was another key player, getting 20 digs and two assists.
Apple Valley's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Hesperia, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 19-1.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Apple Valley is set to face off against their familiar foe Burroughs at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Hesperia will challenge rival Sultana at 5:15 p.m. on Monday.
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