Bakersfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bakersfield Christian Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Drillers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
While Bakersfield had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 18 points in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-22, 13-25, 25-18, 25-19.
Graziele Silva paced Bakersfield's offense, picking up ten kills. Silva got some help from Sydney Lewis and her 26 assists. Finally, Jennifer Reyna kept Bakersfield's defense grounded, leading the team with six blocks.
Bakersfield's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Bakersfield Christian, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-8.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Bakersfield will face off against rival Ridgeview at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Bakersfield Christian is set to square off against their familiar foe Independence at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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