Volleyball Recap: Donna Comes Up Short

Donna was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lopez Lobos. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lobos this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 back in September.

Donna couldn't get the win, but they sure gave Lopez a tough time in the fourth set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 21-25, 25-14, 28-30, 15-5.

Despite the loss, Donna still got an impressive performance from Olivia Ramirez, who had 19 digs and four aces.

Lopez's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nataly Palomino led the charge by getting 42 digs. Palomino is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 24 or more in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Paola Solis, who had 14 kills, 11 digs, and three blocks.

Donna's defeat dropped their record down to 15-19. As for Lopez, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 28-8 record this season.

Donna does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lopez, after both having extra time off, they and Vela will shake off the rust and duke it out at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.