Stevenson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Palatine Pirates. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Stevenson was not able to win a set, but it sure wasn't from a lack of trying: every set was decided by exactly three points. The final score came out to 25-22, 25-22.
Their offense was headlined by Abigail Inman and Adrianna Linnane, who picked up six kills apiece. They got some help from Ryler Bondad and her ten assists. Inman was also solid from the service line: she led the team with three aces.
Stevenson's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Palatine, their victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
Coming up, Stevenson will take on Buffalo Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Palatine, they will face off against Pius XI Catholic at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.
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