McCook Central/Montrose was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 3-0 to the Tri-Valley Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Fighting Cougars of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
While McCook Central/Montrose ultimately came up short, they really made Tri-Valley work, particularly in the third set. The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-18, 26-24.
Tri-Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brooklyn Ruth, who had nine digs.
McCook Central/Montrose's loss dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Tri-Valley, their victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-11.
McCook Central/Montrose is on the road again on Monday to play Baltic at 7:15 p.m. Baltic will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something McCook Central/Montrose surely won't give up without a fight. Tri-Valley has already played their next contest, a 3-2 defeat against Wagner on the 5th.
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