Philip Simmons kicked off their season on the road on Monday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell just short of the Fort Dorchester Patriots by a score of 2-1. The Iron Horses were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
In an exciting match in which no team claimed back-to-back wins, Philip Simmons sadly wound up on the wrong side. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 21-25, 28-26.
Aaron Drake was the offensive standout of the matchup as he had three digs and three aces. What's more, he posted two kills, the most he's had since back in October of 2024.
Coincidentally, Philip Simmons and Fort Dorchester will both be playing Oceanside Collegiate Academy the next time they take the court. The Patriots will host the Landsharks at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, while the Iron Horses will play them later in the day, at 6:00 p.m.
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