On Thursday, the Gateway Panthers didn't have quite enough to beat the Innovation Bulls and fell 3-2.
Gateway took Innovation into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking seven-point loss. After all that action, the final score was 21-25, 27-25, 22-25, 25-19, 15-8.
Despite the defeat, Gateway saw an underclassman step up: Leimarys Padro had 25 digs. That's the most aces Padro has posted since back in August.
Innovation was led to victory by Aylani Correa and Emma Rivera. Correa had 22 digs and two aces, while Rivera had 15 digs. With that strong performance, Rivera is now averaging an impressive 10.5 digs per game.
Gateway's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Innovation, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-2.
Gateway will challenge Timber Creek at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Innovation, they will face off against Calvary Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Calvary Christian Academy is coming into the match with four straight wins on the road, so Innovation will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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