Salem Hills suffered their biggest defeat since September 19, 2024 on Thursday. They lost 3-0 to the Skyridge Falcons. If the Skyhawks were looking for revenge after losing 3-2 to the Falcons when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Salem Hills took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-10, 25-13, 25-17.
Ella Robbins paced Salem Hills' offense, picking up seven kills. Robbins got some help from Evee Schaerrer and her nine assists. Finally, Brooklyn Atwater and Kaycee Van Horn kept the team grounded on defense, each having blocked three attacks.
Skyridge's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Estelle Slaney, who had ten digs and six assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Keira Bassett, who had seven digs and two aces.
Salem Hills' loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Skyridge, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Salem Hills will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Mountain View at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Skyridge, they will host Pleasant Grove at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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