Volleyball Recap: Zuni Triumphs + How To Watch

Zuni took a three-set defeat the last time they faced off against Navajo Prep, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Thunderbirds sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Eagles on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Thunderbirds have posted against the Eagles since September 28, 2021.

It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Zuni got the one that really mattered. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 26-24, 18-25, 25-22, 24-26, 15-8.

Zuni is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-10 record this season. As for Navajo Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 5-14.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Zuni will take on rival Crownpoint at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Navajo Prep is set to face off against their familiar foe Wingate at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.