Rancho managed to slip by Pinecrest Academy Cadence the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Rams came up short against the Cougars on Wednesday, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Rams have suffered since September 15th.
Rancho took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-15, 25-18.
Layla Driscoll paced Rancho's offense, picking up six kills. Driscoll really made an impact as she also led the team in assists with ten. Presley Zachary and Kayla Sims kept things locked in from the service line: the pair finished with two aces apiece.
Isabelle Arnold was a one-woman wrecking crew For Pinecrest Academy Cadence. as she had 18 digs and three aces. Arnold has been hot, having posted 13 or more digs the last eight times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Davis, who had five digs and three aces.
Rancho's loss ended a three-match streak of away wins and brought them to 14-13. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 21-16.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rancho will challenge Spring Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Pinecrest Academy Cadence, after both having extra time off, they and Innovations International will shake off the rust and duke it out at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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