Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Tuesday. Pomperaug fell 3-1 to Masuk. Pomperaug hasn't had much luck with Masuk recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Pomperaug started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 25-23, 25-15, 25-22.
Rylen Brennan paced Pomperaug's offense, picking up 13 kills. Brennan got some help from Tripp Latta and his 35 assists. Finally, Ty Rogerson kept Pomperaug's defense grounded, leading the team with four blocks.
Among those leading the charge was Nathan Kurkoski, who had 41 assists and 12 digs. What's more, he posted three kills, the most he's had over his last six games.
Pomperaug's loss dropped their record down to 14-7. As for Masuk, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
Pomperaug does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Masuk, they will challenge Joel Barlow at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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