Volleyball Recap: Delta Panthers vs. Steamboat Springs Sailors
After flying high against Rifle last Tuesday, Delta came back down to earth. The Delta Panthers fell just short of the Steamboat Springs Sailors by a score of 3-2 on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
Delta took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. The final score came out to 25-21, 20-25, 20-25, 25-20, 15-13.
Despite the loss, Delta still got an impressive performance from Lola Mitchell, who had 12 digs, four kills, and 47 assists. Mitchell is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 17 or more in the last 12 games she's played.
Steamboat Springs' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maizey Bringuel, who had 23 digs. Another player making a difference was Cam Romero, who had seven digs and two aces.
Delta's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-10. As for Steamboat Springs, their record now sits at 14-7.
Delta has already played their next game, a 3-1 loss against Battle Mountain on the 26th. As for Steamboat Springs, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 3-1 win against Rifle on the 26th.
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