After a string of four wins, Paul VI's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They came up short against the Bishop O'Connell Knights, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Paul VI 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 25-16, 25-18, 25-22.
Bishop O'Connell's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avery Prendergast, who had nine digs and 26 assists. Prendergast is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 14 or more in the last 22 games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Kotb, who had 20 digs.
Paul VI's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-9. As for Bishop O'Connell, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which somehow still isn't as good as their 20-4-2 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paul VI will head out to challenge Bishop McNamara at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bishop O'Connell, they will venture away from home to face off against St. Mary's Ryken at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bishop O'Connell is looking to tack on another W to their 14-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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