Punxsutawney was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Allegheny-Clarion Valley Falcons. The Chucks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
While Punxsutawney was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Allegheny-Clarion Valley's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-16, 28-26.
Allegheny-Clarion Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Madalyn Dehart, who had 16 kills, three aces, and a block. That's the most aces Dehart has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Altman, who had six digs, four kills, and two aces.
Punxsutawney's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Allegheny-Clarion Valley, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Punxsutawney will challenge Karns City at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Allegheny-Clarion Valley, they will take on Moniteau at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Moniteau is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Allegheny-Clarion Valley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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