It was a proper cat-fight when Pelion took on Saluda on Tuesday. The Panthers fell 3-1 to the Tigers. The Panthers' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.
Pelion started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The final score came out to 19-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-19.
Savanna Padgett paced Pelion's offense, picking up eight kills. Padgett got some help from Hayley Maxwell and her 19 assists. Addyson Wade controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.
Pelion's loss dropped their record down to 8-13-1. As for Saluda, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Coincidentally, Pelion and Saluda will both be playing Strom Thurmond the next time they take the court. The Panthers will host the Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Tigers will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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