Pioneer Charter School of Science proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by three) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Excel Academy Charter Wolves, sneaking past 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since April 12, 2024.
Pioneer Charter School of Science had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 17-25, 19-25, 25-20, 25-21, 15-10.
Patrick Dang paced Pioneer Charter School of Science's offense, picking up 14 kills. Dang got some help from Miguel Silva and his 14 assists. Finally, Matteo Rosa kept Pioneer Charter School of Science's defense grounded, leading the team with six blocks.
Panthers
| 05/09/25 @ Excel Academy Charter | 3-2 |
| 05/08/25 @ Prospect Hill Academy | 3-0 |
| 05/06/25 @ Salem | 3-1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Innovation Academy | 3-0 |
| 04/07/25 @ Collegiate Charter School of Lowell | 3-0 |
Pioneer Charter School of Science pushed their record up to 11-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Excel Academy Charter, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-4.
Pioneer Charter School of Science didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 victory against KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate on the 12th. As for Excel Academy Charter, they will challenge Boston Collegiate at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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