Homer-Center was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Purchase Line Red Dragons. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Red Dragons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-1 back in September.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Homer-Center sadly dropped the once that decided the match. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 20-25, 25-18, 20-25, 15-11.
Emma-Lee Rouser paced Homer-Center's offense, picking up 18 kills. Rouser got some help from Ashlyn Yount and her 36 assists. Finally, Taylor Rado kept Homer-Center's defense grounded, leading the team with 11 blocks.
Homer-Center's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12-1. As for Purchase Line, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season.
Coincidentally, Homer-Center and Purchase Line will both be playing Glendale the next time they take the court. The Red Dragons will head out to face the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Wildcats will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd.
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