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| 09/08/25 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 09/09/24 - Home | 0-3 L |
| 09/11/23 - Away | 0-3 L |
| 09/12/22 - Home | 0-3 L |
| 09/13/21 - Away | 1-3 L |
| + 5 more games |
Paulding took a three-set defeat the last time they faced off against Defiance, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bulldogs on Monday, sneaking past 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since October 10, 2024.
Paulding wouldn't go down easily and took Defiance into a fifth set where they got it done with a six-point win. The final score came out to 25-20, 23-25, 14-25, 25-18, 15-9.
Addison Arend paced Paulding's offense, picking up 13 kills. Arend got some help from Estie Pease and her 45 assists. Tori Schlatter controlled things from the service line, finishing with seven aces.
Despite the loss, Defiance still got an impressive performance from Kate Homier, who had 24 digs and two aces. Homier is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least 14 every time she's taken the court this season. Khloe Siler also deserves some recognition as she served her first ace of the season.
Paulding has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. As for Defiance, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Paulding didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-2 loss against Ayersville on the 9th. As for Defiance, they will head out to take on Van Wert at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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