Palo Verde was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Amphitheater Panthers, falling 3-0. The Titans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Amphitheater scored at least 21 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-22, 25-21.
Amphitheater was led to victory by Isabella Espinoza and Hawaou Ilyssa. Espinoza had 16 assists and three aces, while Ilyssa had six kills, three aces, and one block. Those three aces gave Ilyssa a new career-high.
Palo Verde's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Amphitheater, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matches. Palo Verde will face off against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Amphitheater, they will challenge Sahuarita at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. This will be the Panthers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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