Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Mission Viejo couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 3-0 to the Orange Lutheran Lancers on Wednesday. That makes it the first time this season the Diablos have let down their home crowd.
Mission Viejo was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made Orange Lutheran work for it, especially in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 27-25, 25-23.
Mission Viejo's defeat dropped their record down to 20-6. As for Orange Lutheran, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 24-13.
Mission Viejo does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Orange Lutheran, they are taking a road trip to take on Warren at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Bears will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Lancers surely won't give up without a fight.
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