Picayune extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-7. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Long Beach Bearcats. If the Maroon Tide were looking for revenge after losing 3-1 to the Bearcats when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Long Beach, they pushed their record up to 6-11 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since October 1, 2024.
Leading Long Beach to victory were Mayce Beattie and Marlee Levens. Beattie had 14 digs, while Levens had five assists and two aces.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Picayune is set to face off against their familiar foe Pascagoula at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Long Beach will challenge rival Hancock at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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