Antelope Valley was the 3-0 winner over Palmdale when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Antelope Valley Antelopes fell 3-1 to the Palmdale Falcons on Friday. While the Antelopes didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Falcons 25-18 in the first set.
Antelope Valley started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 18-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-22.
Palmdale's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christian Miranda, who had 11 digs and five kills. That's the most digs Miranda has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Gerardo Asij, who had 15 digs and two assists.
Antelope Valley has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season. Palmdale's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-7.
Looking ahead, Antelope Valley will challenge Highland at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Palmdale, they will take on Littlerock at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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