Sumner came into Monday's matchup having lost 14 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Lee Academy Pandas on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Tigers have posted since October 9, 2023.
Sumner was especially dominant in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 25-20, 25-18.
Sumner found their leader in underclassman Daniela Valencia Jungo, who had eight aces and a kill. Those eight aces gave Valencia Jungo a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Pearl Pinkham, who had six kills and three aces.
Sumner was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in three consecutive matches.
Sumner's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-11. As for Lee Academy, their defeat was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sumner will square off against Bucksport at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lee Academy, they will challenge George Stevens Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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