In a thrilling three-set match, Palma High School evened its season series with Alisal High School, claiming a 25-23, 25-17, 26-24 victory to move to 5-4 in league play. The victory marked Palma's fourth consecutive win, as they continue to build momentum late in the season.

Maya Giannini was the standout for Palma, delivering a powerful all-around performance with 22 kills and 21 digs. Giannini's ability to score key points and cover the court defensively played a crucial role in Palma's victory, especially in the tight first and third sets.

Setter Rachelle Andrade orchestrated the offense effectively, dishing out 27 assists. Her connection with Giannini and the rest of the Palma hitters was pivotal, allowing the team to stay in rhythm throughout the match.

Reese Amaral also contributed significantly, recording 8 digs, 6 kills, and an impressive 7 aces. Amaral's serves kept Alisal on their heels, disrupting their offensive flow and providing crucial points during key stretches of the match. Frankie Rossi anchored the defense with 20 digs, frustrating Alisal's attack and keeping rallies alive for Palma.

The first set was a back-and-forth battle, with Palma edging Alisal 25-23 to set the tone for the match. Palma pulled away in the second set with a dominant 25-17 performance, before sealing the win in a nail-biting 26-24 third set.

With the victory, Palma improves to 5-4 in league play, continuing its late-season surge. The win also evens the season series with Alisal. Up next Watsonville at Palma on Monday, Oct. 14th