Classical was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chariho Chargers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Purple of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Chariho scored at least 19 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-23, 20-25, 25-19.
Despite the defeat, Classical saw an underclassman step up: Angelina Pham had 16 digs. Those 16 digs set a new season-high mark for Pham.
Even though they lost, Classical was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That's the most aces they've posted in their last eight games.
Leading Chariho to victory were Jasey Vachon and Alexis Korus. Vachon had five digs and four aces, while Korus had six kills. Vachon has been hot recently, having posted three or more aces the last three times she's played.
Classical's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Chariho, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-6.
Classical will venture away from home to take on South Kingstown at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Chariho, they will host Portsmouth at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Portsmouth will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Chariho surely won't give up without a fight.
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