Salem was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Kellam Knights, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Sundevils of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Salem took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-20, 25-23.
Among those leading the charge was Nathan Pyka, who had eight digs and two aces. That's the most aces he has posted in he last nine matches.
Salem's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Kellam, the win was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.
Salem will face off against Ocean Lakes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ocean Lakes is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Salem will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Kellam, they will welcome Princess Anne at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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