After flying high against Catasauqua on Thursday, Lehighton came back down to earth. The Indians took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pocono Mountain West Panthers on Saturday. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Lehighton started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 25-17, 25-14, 25-21.
Among those leading the charge was Cayleigh Keller, who had 12 digs and two aces. That's the most aces she has posted over her last five games.
Lehighton's loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Pocono Mountain West, their record now sits at 8-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lehighton will host Notre Dame-Green Pond at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Pocono Mountain West, they will be playing at home against Northampton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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