Malvern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 3-0 to the Indian Valley Braves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hornets of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
While Malvern ultimately came up short, they really made Indian Valley work, particularly in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 25-14, 27-25.
Ella Debo paced Malvern's offense, picking up 11 kills. Debo got some help from Ashlyn Bush and her eight assists. Avery Sprague controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
Malvern's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Indian Valley, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Malvern will welcome Tuscarawas Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Indian Valley, they will square off against Carrollton at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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