Miramonte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They fell 3-1 to the Benicia Panthers. The Matadors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Miramonte started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 25-21, 25-13, 25-13.
Benicia was led to victory by Zoe Cohen and Lydia Flanagan. Cohen had 19 digs, while Flanagan had five digs and four aces. That's the most aces Flanagan has posted in her last seven matches.
Miramonte's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Benicia, their record is now 11-8.
Miramonte will take on Northgate at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northgate is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Miramonte will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Benicia, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers faces off against Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Campolindo will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Benicia surely won't give up without a fight.
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