Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the Amherst-Pelham Regional Hurricanes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Golden Eagles of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Central took a 1-1 lead headed into the third set, but sadly they lost the next two. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 23-25, 25-23, 25-20.
Even though they lost, Central was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Amherst-Pelham Regional found their leader in underclassman Olivia Nolan, who had seven digs and two aces. Nolan also set a new season high mark in assists with 19.
Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Amherst-Pelham Regional, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Central will take on Pope Francis Prep at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Pope Francis Prep is coming into the game with four straight losses at home, meaning Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Amherst-Pelham Regional, they will head out to square off against Turners Falls at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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