Fairmont had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Pender Patriots on Monday, falling 3-0. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Fairmont's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Layla Hunt, who had three digs and three aces. Jerrian Taylor was another key player, getting 14 digs and two assists.
Jensen Bordeaux had an outrageously good game for Pender as she had 38 digs, six kills, and three aces. Those 38 digs gave Bordeaux a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Eden Gurganous, who had 27 digs and two aces.
Coming up, Fairmont will look to takes advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they takes on Purnell Swett at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Pender, they are headed away from home for the first time to challenge Wallace-Rose Hill at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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