Pearl was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 15th straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 3-0 to the Northwest Rankin Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
While Pearl ultimately came up short, they really made Northwest Rankin work, particularly in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-9, 26-24, 25-19.
Gabby Coleman paced Pearl's offense, picking up five kills. Coleman got some help from Izzy Watts and her eight assists. Taylar Walker controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
Northwest Rankin's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Delaney Yarrow, who had 15 assists and five aces. Those 15 assists gave Yarrow a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Leah Lewis, who had five aces and one block.
Pearl's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Northwest Rankin, they pushed their record up to 8-3 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Pearl has already played their next contest, a 3-0 loss against Warren Central on the 23rd. As for Northwest Rankin, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-0 victory against Petal on the 26th.
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