Ferndale suffered their biggest loss since October 25, 2023 on Thursday. They came up short against the Hoopa Valley Warriors, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
While Ferndale was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the third set. The final score came out to 25-21, 25-18, 26-24.
Hoopa Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Harmony Nelson led the charge by getting two aces and 28 assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Annie Lanning, who had nine kills, six digs, and six digs.
Ferndale's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Hoopa Valley, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ferndale will host South Fork at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. South Fork is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Ferndale will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Hoopa Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northcoast Preparatory Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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