East Central had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 3-0 to the Veterans Memorial Patriots on Tuesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
While East Central had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 19 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-23, 25-23.
Leilani Luisa paced East Central's offense, picking up nine kills. Luisa got some help from Farrah Funari and her 14 assists. Finally, Phoenix Vaughn kept East Central's defense grounded, leading the team with three blocks.
Cameron Danaher was nothing short of spectacular for Veterans Memorial: she had 14 digs and four aces. Danaher is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in each of the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season.
East Central wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 2-0 win against Highlands on the 15th. As for Veterans Memorial, they have also already played their next game, a 2-0 defeat against Warren on the 15th.
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