After two games on the road, Varela is heading back home. They will host the Mourning Sharks at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Wednesday, Varela came up short against American and fell 3-1.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-21, 16-25, 25-7, 25-18.
Meanwhile, Mourning suffered their biggest loss since October 28, 2023 on Thursday. They lost 3-0 to Monsignor Pace. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Sharks were not able to get on the board.
The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Monsignor Pace scored at least 18 points in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-19, 25-18.
Despite the loss, Mourning saw an underclassman step up: Julia Shevit had three digs and two aces. Shevit is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Varela's defeat dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Mourning, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 11-3.
Varela might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Mourning in their previous matchup back in August of 2023. Will Varela have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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