The Penasco Panthers's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Escalante Lobos at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
It was a proper cat-fight when Penasco duked it out withMcCurdy on Thursday. Penasco came up short against McCurdy, falling 3-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now lost four in a row.
Meanwhile, Escalante beat Mesa Vista 3-1 on Thursday.
The final score came out to 25-16, 25-18, 20-25, 25-20.
Escalante found their leader in underclassman Peyton Gallegos, who had 17 digs. Gallegos is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in the last three games she's played.
Escalante was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 20 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least eight aces in 12 consecutive games.
Penasco's loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Escalante, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season.
Penasco might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Escalante in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Will Penasco have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
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