Natoma was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pike Valley Panthers. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 2-1.
In a back-and-forth that saw neither team win consecutive sets, Natoma sadly dropped the once that decided the match. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 17-25, 25-20.
Sophia Robison paced Natoma's offense, picking up seven kills. Robison got some help from Lynae Paget and her 11 assists. Paget was also solid from the service line: she led the team with five aces.
Natoma's loss dropped their record down to 3-23. As for Pike Valley, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-25.
Pike Valley has already played their next match, a 2-1 win against Lincoln on the 14th. Hopefully Natoma paid attention to the Panthers' contest: the next time they hit the field, they'll take on the Panthers on Tuesday.
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