Conestoga Valley can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Ephrata Mountaineers out 3-2. This was payback for the Buckskins, who suffered a 3-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Conestoga Valley took Ephrata into a fifth set where they got it done with a three-point win. After all that action, the final score was 24-26, 25-20, 18-25, 25-18, 15-12.
Ephrata's loss came despite strong showings from Chloe Saylor and Kierra Walters. Saylor had 28 digs and two aces, while Walters had 18 digs and four aces. With that strong performance, Saylor is now averaging an impressive 10.9 digs per game.
Conestoga Valley's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Ephrata, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9-1 record this season.
Conestoga Valley will square off against Cedar Crest at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Conestoga Valley is facing Cedar Crest at the right time seeing as Cedar Crest is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Ephrata, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Penn Manor at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Penn Manor will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Ephrata surely won't give up without a fight.
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