Volleyball Recap: Cedar Ridge Raiders vs. Vista Ridge Rangers
Cedar Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vista Ridge Rangers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Cedar Ridge started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 25-17, 25-13, 25-22.
Vista Ridge's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Merrick Hammel, who had 17 digs. Hammel is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 16 or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. Danica Puepke was another key player, getting 11 digs and two aces.
Cedar Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 21-20. As for Vista Ridge, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a massive bump to their 18-14 record this season.
Cedar Ridge will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Round Rock Westwood, where the match is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. As for Vista Ridge, they will challenge Stony Point at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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