Pittsburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Oakland Tech Bulldogs. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Damien Takafua paced Pittsburg's offense, picking up eight kills. Takafua got some help from Angel Lozano De La Cruz and his 13 assists. Finally, Takafua was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high four blocks.
Pittsburg's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Oakland Tech, they moved to 5-4 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Pittsburg wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 2-0 loss against Northgate on the 8th. As for Oakland Tech, they will square off against College Prep at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. College Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Oakland Tech surely won't give up without a fight.
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