Volleyball Recap: Dugway Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Gary Williams and Tristian Shields

By Team Reports Apr 28, 2025, 7:58am

Volleyball Recap: Dugway Mustangs vs. Wasatch Academy Tigers

Dugway was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wasatch Academy Tigers. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 3-0.

In an exciting match in which no team claimed back-to-back wins, Dugway sadly wound up on the wrong side. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 31-33, 25-22, 21-25, 15-9.

Gary Williams

Attacks Kills

04/24/25 @ Wasatch Academy15
04/17/25 @ Salt Lake Academy5
04/15/25 vs Freedom Prep Academy14
04/14/25 @ Rockwell7
04/12/25 vs Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams7
04/12/25 vs Freedom Prep Academy10

Dugway's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Tristian Shields, who had 12 digs and two aces, and Gary Williams, who had 15 kills, 11 digs, and four blocks. Williams has been hot, having posted five or more kills the last six times he's played. Vincent Pace also deserves some recognition as he served his first ace of the season.

Dugway's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Wasatch Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-13.

Dugway does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wasatch Academy, they will face off against Juab at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.

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