Pelham was the 2-0 winner over Pike Road when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Pelham sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 21-25, 15-12.
Aubrie Smith paced Pelham's offense, picking up 15 kills. Smith got some help from Bristol Hannah and her 21 assists. Sydney Hill controlled things from the service line, finishing with three aces.
Pelham dropped their record down to 9-15 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Pike Road, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
Coincidentally, Pelham and Pike Road will both be playing Montgomery Academy the next time they take the court. The Panthers will head out to face the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Patriots will play them later in the day, at 7:00 p.m.
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