Perryville unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Central Rebels on Thursday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Central scored at least 17 points in every set. The final score came out to 25-23, 25-23, 23-25, 25-17.
Emma Blechle paced Perryville's offense, picking up 11 kills. Blechle got some help from Kaeli Klaus and her 15 assists. Finally, Jersi Geile kept Perryville's defense grounded, leading the team with four blocks.
Perryville will face off against Meadow Heights at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Central, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Festus at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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