Panthers split home triangular, beat WCV, fall to ACGC

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama volleyball team (2-2) won one and lost one in its home triangular on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The Panthers defeated West Central Valley (0-3), 3-1, and lost to ACGC (4-0), 3-0.

Vs. West Central Valley, W

West Central Valley 23 25 17 16 1

Panorama 25 23 25 25 3

Panorama defeated WCV in four sets, most of them being close contests. Hailey Hellman led the way in assists with 17. Nerea Gimeno-Perez hit double digits with 10. Ashley Crees led in kills with 13. Gracie Recker was a close second with nine. Recker was also solid at the net defensively with two blocks. Lexi Galvan was flying around on defense with a team-high 30 digs. No other Panther had more than eight. Gimeno-Perez also led in aces with six. Crees was a close second with five.

Vs. ACGC, L

ACGC 25 25 25 3

Panorama 17 7 18 0

The Panthers were unable to win a set against a solid ACGC side. Hellman led in assists again, this time with seven. Gimeno-Perez was second with four. Crees led in kills with five. Five Panthers had two kills, spreading out the offense. Danica Isom and Recker were solid at the net with five blocks apiece. Crees had two blocks. Galvan was all over the floor with 16 digs. Hellman also led in aces with two, going 11/11 on serves.

The next game for the Panthers is on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Martensdale-St. Marys (2-2). Panorama won the first matchup between these teams last season, 3-2.