On Wednesday, Palmetto faced Varela in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Palmetto Panthers fell just short of the Varela Vipers by a score of 3-2. The loss was the Panthers' first of the season.
Palmetto actually scored more points across those five sets (100-95), but sadly they still had to settle for second. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-18, 16-25, 14-25, 15-10.
Varela got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Sebastian Hidalgo out in front who had 21 digs and three assists. Hidalgo is crushing it when it comes to digs: he's had at least 11 every time he's taken the court this season. Jose Santos was another key player, getting 26 assists and eight digs.
Palmetto's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-1. As for Varela, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Palmetto wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 2-0 defeat against Timber Creek on the 14th. As for Varela, they have also already played their next game, a 3-0 victory against Coral Reef on the 14th.
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