North Schuylkill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Pottsville Crimson Tide, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
North Schuylkill 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 25-7, 25-10, 25-14.
Pottsville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lainey Dusel, who had 15 kills, seven digs, and two aces. Dusel is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had eight or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Megan Yost, who had five digs, a kill, and 29 assists.
North Schuylkill's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Pottsville, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-4.
North Schuylkill will challenge Central Columbia at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Central Columbia is coming into the game with seven straight losses at home, meaning North Schuylkill will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Pottsville, they will take on Panther Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Panther Valley will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Pottsville surely won't give up without a fight.
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