While Ridgeline's win against Morgan wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Riverhawks had just enough and edged out the Trojans 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Riverhawks have posted since March 8th.
Ridgeline took Morgan into a fifth set where they got it done with a two-point win. The final score came out to 25-27, 25-21, 18-25, 25-12, 15-13.
Joshua Smart paced Ridgeline's offense, picking up 23 kills. Smart got some help from Kolby Laing and his 43 assists. Matthew Hanson and Ty Wilcox kept things locked in from the service line: the pair finished with two aces apiece.
Despite the defeat, Morgan saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Caleb Stephens had six blocks, five digs, and five aces. Stephens has been hot for a while, having also posted 18 or more assists the last 12 times he's played.
Ridgeline has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-8 record this season. As for Morgan, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 12-5 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ridgeline will challenge Bear River at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Riverhawks are facing the Bears at the right time seeing as the Bears are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Morgan, they will square off against Ogden at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight.
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