Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon suffered their biggest loss since September 3rd on Monday. They lost 3-0 to the Pahrump Valley Trojans. The shutout was out of character for the Pirate seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in September.
While Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Pahrump Valley's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-23, 26-24.
Pahrump Valley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sedona Norton, who had 11 digs and four aces. That's the most aces Norton has posted in her last seven contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Belen Ramirez, who had 13 digs and a kill.
Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season. As for Pahrump Valley, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-13 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon will square off against The Meadows School at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Meadows School is coming into the game with three straight victories at home, so Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Pahrump Valley, they will take on Boulder City at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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