Battle Mountain was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the North Tahoe Lakers. The Longhorns were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lakers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August.
The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-13, 25-19.
North Tahoe's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marlo Johnson, who had ten digs and three aces. That's the most aces Johnson has posted in her last eight games.
Battle Mountain's defeat dropped their record down to 8-13. As for North Tahoe, they pushed their record up to 13-7 with the win, which was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Battle Mountain will venture away from home to challenge Oasis Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Tahoe, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Silver Stage at 5:00 p.m.
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