The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers fell to Union Grove in three sets Thursday, Sept. 24, in their second district match of the season.
Union Grove won the first set 25-19 before taking the second 25-22. Alba-Golden kept the third set close, but Union Grove finished off the match with a 25-23 win.
The Lady Panthers struggled at times with communication and missed serves and had to adjust to Union Grove’s blocking at the net. Alba-Golden remained close throughout the third set but could not force a fourth.
Averi Stevenson recorded several kills for Alba-Golden, while freshman Avery Haisten contributed at the net and on defense.
The Lady Panthers were without Campbell Shrum, who was sidelined with an ankle injury. Shrum has been a regular contributor to the Alba-Golden lineup this season.
The loss dropped Alba-Golden to 13-13 overall and 0-2 in district play.
Alba-Golden opened district play Tuesday against Como-Pickton, falling 25-22, 25-13, 27-25. The two district losses followed a three-match winning streak for the Lady Panthers.
Alba-Golden has a bye this week and next plays at Hawkins on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m.