Volleyball Game Preview: Manzano Monarchs vs. Sandia Matadors

Manzano hasn't had much luck against Sandia recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Monarchs will welcome the Matadors at 6:00 p.m.

Manzano came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Santa Fe, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Monarchs have suffered since November 8, 2024.

Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-14, 25-19, 25-19.

Meanwhile, Sandia had to endure a seven-match losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Capital with a sharp 3-0 victory on Thursday. The match marked the Matadors' most dominant win of the season.

While Sandia might've won, it sure wasn't easy: Capital scored at least 18 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 25-21, 25-18.

Sandia's victory bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Manzano, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5.

Manzano couldn't quite get it done against Sandia in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 as they fell 3-1. Will the Monarchs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.