Apollo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against the Independence Patriots, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hawks of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Apollo took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-8, 25-17, 25-20.
Apollo's loss dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Independence, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Apollo will welcome Valley Vista at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Valley Vista will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Apollo surely won't give up without a fight. As for Independence, they will host Glendale at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Independence's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home while Glendale has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road.
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