Hermitage took a three-set loss the last time they faced off against Clover Hill, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Cavaliers 3-2. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their four-match losing streak.
Hermitage's win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Clover Hill, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Hermitage and Clover Hill could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Virginia Rankings. The Panthers will face off against Manchester at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank disadvantage (73 vs. 18). Meanwhile, Clover Hill (ranked 58th) will meet Cosby (ranked fifth) at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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