Volleyball Recap: Red Mountain Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Ella Sullivan and Rihanna Brooks

By Team Reports Sep 18, 2024, 12:58pm

Volleyball Recap: Red Mountain Mountain Lions vs. Higley Knights

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It was a good run, but Red Mountain unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 3-0 to the Higley Knights. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Mountain Lions have suffered since August 29th.

After all that action, the final score was 26-24, 25-21, 25-22.

Red Mountain's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Rihanna Brooks, who had 12 digs and two aces, and Ella Sullivan, who had 14 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Sullivan has posted since two weeks ago.

Higley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Shelby Sluiter led the charge by getting 14 digs.

Red Mountain's defeat dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Higley, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-6.

Red Mountain will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Basha, where is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. As for Higley, they will take on Skyline at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Skyline is coming into the matchup with three straight wins on the road, so Higley will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.

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