Coventry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Chariho Chargers by a score of 3-2. The Oakers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chargers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Coventry took Chariho into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking two-point loss. The final score came out to 25-22, 25-16, 18-25, 21-25, 15-13.
When it comes to explaining why Coventry lost, don't look at Tara Dacey. Despite the final result, she had 30 digs and two aces. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Dacey now had 11 or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Coventry was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 18 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in four consecutive matchups.
Coventry's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Chariho, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Coventry will square off against Prout at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Prout is coming into the game with three straight wins at home, so Coventry will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Chariho, they will host La Salle Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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