DeLand had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Orangewood Christian Rams on Thursday, falling 3-0. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
The final score came out to 25-14, 25-15, 25-15.
Orangewood Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Olivia Sosa, who had nine digs and three aces. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Herman, who had four digs and two aces.
Orangewood Christian pushed their record up to 2-0 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DeLand will challenge University at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Orangewood Christian, they will face off against Lake Howell at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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