Bishop and Francis Parker squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Bishop's had to settle for second. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lancers. Unfortunately, that's the fourth time they've come up short against the Lancers this season, with their most recent defeat being a 3-0 loss on Tuesday.
Bishop's started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 24-26, 25-20, 25-22, 25-17.
Francis Parker found their leader in sophomore Ethan Brigger, who had 13 digs. Brigger has been hot recently, having posted 11 or more digs the last four times he's played.
Bishop's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 24-10. As for Francis Parker, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-11 record this season.
Bishop's does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Francis Parker, they will challenge Carlsbad at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carlsbad will roll in looking for their 19th straight victory, something Francis Parker surely won't give up without a fight.
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