Parkersburg Catholic unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost 3-0 to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Tuesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 13 in a row.
While Parkersburg Catholic was not able to make it on the board, they still kept things close, especially in the second set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 25-23, 25-10.
Notre Dame got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Sophie Gum out in front who had 17 digs, eight kills, two aces, and one block. Piper Fryer was another key player, getting nine digs, five kills, and four aces.
Notre Dame's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-2.
Looking ahead, Parkersburg Catholic is headed away from home for the first time to face off against South Harrison at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Notre Dame, they will host Fairmont Senior at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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