Lakeland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Valley View Cougars. The Chiefs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Lakeland took Valley View into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking eight-point loss. The final score came out to 13-25, 25-12, 25-15, 25-27, 15-7.
Layla Marino produced another solid effort getting 24 digs, 15 kills, and ten aces for Valley View. Those 24 digs gave Marino a new career-high. Nevaeh Evans was another key player, getting six digs, two aces, and one block.
Lakeland's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Valley View, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-10.
Lakeland wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-1 defeat against Western Wayne on the 21st. As for Valley View, they have also already played their next matchup, a 3-2 victory against Montrose on the 21st.
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