Menendez unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Beachside Barracudas by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Barracudas apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Menendez wouldn't go down easily and took Beachside into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking eight-point loss. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 22-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-7.
Beachside's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Evan Remigio, who had ten digs and one assist.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Menendez will challenge St. Augustine at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Beachside, they will venture away from home to face off against Ponte Vedra at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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