Perry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Des Moines East Scarlets. The Bluejays were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Scarlets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Charity Parnell paced Perry's offense, picking up four kills. Parnell got some help from Karagyn Whelchel and her six assists. Kalley Whelchel controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Perry's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Des Moines East, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Perry wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss against Nodaway Valley on the 11th. As for Des Moines East, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Lincoln at 7:15 p.m. on the 23rd.
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