Rancho Cotate hadn't done well against Analy recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Rancho Cotate Cougars had just enough and edged the Analy Tigers out 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cougars also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Rancho Cotate who won the one that mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 23-25, 25-12, 15-25, 15-7.
Rancho Cotate was led to victory by Izabella Harumi and Ava Miller. Harumi had 25 digs, while Miller had ten digs. Harumi is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last ten games she's played dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Analy saw an underclassman step up: Devyn Gray had 14 digs. The team also got some help courtesy of Jubilee Kerbel, who had 11 digs.
The victory got Rancho Cotate back to even at 9-9. As for Analy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rancho Cotate will welcome St. Vincent de Paul at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. St. Vincent de Paul is coming into the contest with six straight wins on the road, so Rancho Cotate will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Analy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Elsie Allen at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Analy is facing Elsie Allen at the right time seeing as Elsie Allen is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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