It was a good run, but Strath Haven unfortunately witnessed the end of their ten-game winning streak on Saturday. They lost 3-0 to the Downingtown East Cougars. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered since October 2, 2023.
Strath Haven was not held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the second set very close. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-17, 25-22, 25-20.
When it comes to explaining why Strath Haven lost, don't look at Mali Rao. Despite the final result, she had ten digs.
Strath Haven's loss ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 12-2. As for Downingtown East, they pushed their record up to 16-2-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home.
Strath Haven will venture away from home to square off against Garnet Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Garnet Valley will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Strath Haven surely won't give up without a fight. As for Downingtown East, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Sun Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Downingtown East is facing Sun Valley at the right time seeing as Sun Valley is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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