Hillsdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 3-1 to the Menlo-Atherton Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the FIGHTING KNIGHTS of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
While Hillsdale had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 18 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 18-25, 25-23, 25-18.
Leading Menlo-Atherton to victory were Kiela King and Kylie Winters. King had 17 digs and two aces, while Winters had 12 digs. King is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Hillsdale's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Menlo-Atherton, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillsdale has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome San Mateo at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. San Mateo is coming into the game with nine straight losses on the road, meaning Hillsdale will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Menlo-Atherton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Aragon at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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