Pymatuning Valley had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 8-12 to make it four. They fell 3-1 to the Mathews Mustangs. Lakers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Mustangs since Thursday.
Rylee Young paced Pymatuning Valley's offense, picking up eight kills. Young got some help from Ameara Lowe and her ten assists. Finally, Sophia Young kept Pymatuning Valley's defense grounded, leading the team with two blocks.
As for Mathews, with the victory, they broke their four-match losing streak and moved their record to 8-12. The game was the first time they have beaten Pymatuning Valley on their court since September 19, 2022.
Mathews found their leader in freshman MACI DARLINGTON, who had 30 digs and seven aces. Those 30 digs set a new season-high mark for DARLINGTON. ZOEY BROWN also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Pymatuning Valley is set to face off against their familiar foe Grand Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Mathews will square off against rival Harding at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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