Modesto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Ceres Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
While Modesto was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-21, 25-23, 25-21.
Amilia Sessler
| 09/03/25 vs Ceres | 11 |
| 08/27/25 @ West | 49 |
| 08/26/25 vs Amador | 16 |
| 08/23/25 vs West | 13 |
Amilia Sessler and Emolette Pineda certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Sessler had 11 digs and three aces, while Pineda had eight digs and three assists. Sessler has been hot recently, having posted 11 or more digs the last four times she's played. Praise Ingram also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Modesto's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Ceres, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Modesto wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 3-1 victory against Central Valley on the 4th. As for Ceres, they will be playing at home against Livingston at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. This will be the Bulldogs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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