The Pioneer Valley Regional volleyball team dropped a home match against Taconic, 3-0, on Saturday morning in an independent contest played as part of Homecoming at Messer Gymnasium in Northfield.
Set scores were 25-16, 25-7 and 25-10.
“They are quite a bit larger than we are and seemed to have a little more power,” Pioneer coach Kathy Malsh said of Taconic. “Tough team.”
The Panthers (1-12) had some early leads, but could not maintain them once Taconic went to the service line.
“We had a hard time receiving,” Malsh said. “The first game was our strongest. We kind of battled back.”
Abby Briggs had two aces and a kill while Emily Tibbetts contributed three aces and a dig.
Alana Redeker led Pioneer with four kills and added two digs.
The Panthers host Athol High School on Tuesday. The Red Raiders swept Pioneer on Sept. 4.
“We’ve gotten a lot more stronger and more consistent,” Malsh said. “We have better communication and are tracking the ball better, learning to be more proactive on movement. We are a lot more confident going into Athol.”
Cecunjanin lifts Panthers
In a Saturday morning meeting, the Pioneer girls soccer team captured a 3-1 win over Athol in an independent contest in Northfield.
Azemina Cecunjanin scored twice in the first half for the Panthers.
“It was definitely our best game so far,” Pioneer coach Nikki Pullen. “I was really proud of our performance. We have a couple injuries but everyone stepped up. It was a true team effort.”
Paige Loughman found the net in the second half, assisted by Steph Scoville, to make it 3-0 in the 49th minute.
Emma Bacigalupo scored for the Red Raiders in the 63rd minute, with Geca Baptista picking up the assist.
Pioneer 3, Athol 1
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Athol |
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Pioneer |
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Goals: (A) Bacigalupo. (P) Cecunjanin 2, Loughman.
Assists: (A) Baptista. (P) Scoville.
Saves: (A) (P)
