Volleyball Recap: Thunderbird Takes a Loss

Thunderbird was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mesa Jackrabbits. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Titans of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2018.

Cecelia Bouchard

Assists

09/05/25 vs Mesa	20
09/03/25 vs Cactus Shadows	26
08/28/25 @ Eastmark	35
08/27/25 vs Flagstaff	19
11/12/24 vs Estrella Foothills	51
+ 17 more games

Despite the loss, Thunderbird still got an impressive performance from Cecelia Bouchard, who had 11 digs and two aces. Bouchard has been hot for a while, having also posted 16 or more assists the last 22 times she's played.

Thunderbird's record now sits at 0-4. As for Mesa, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-7.

Thunderbird has already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss against Basha on the 5th. As for Mesa, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 2-0 defeat against ALA - Gilbert North on the 6th.