Dickinson and Pearland squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Dickinson had to settle for second. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pearland Oilers. The Gators' loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
The final score came out to 25-18, 25-18, 23-25, 25-15.
Samantha Loyd paced Dickinson's offense, picking up 20 kills. Loyd got some help from
Keely Anderson and her 40 assists.
Azelia Lara controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Pearland to victory, but perhaps none more so than Cora Wolford, who had four digs and three aces. That's the most aces Wolford has posted in her last seven matches. Emily Brock was another key player, getting six digs and 24 assists.
Dickinson's defeat dropped their record down to 33-13. As for Pearland, they pushed their record up to 40-5 with the win, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.
Dickinson does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pearland, they will take on Fulshear on Monday. Fulshear will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Pearland surely won't give up without a fight.
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